Story Circles

The Duke University Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT Center) invites members of the Duke community to participate in an interactive workshop introducing UNESCO Story Circles, an intercultural methodology developed by UNESCO, a specialized agency of the United Nations. Designed to strengthen key intercultural competencies, UNESCO Story Circles emphasize listening for understanding rather than listening to respond. This powerful practice creates structured space for participants to share personal stories and engage across differences with humility, empathy, and care. As part of its ongoing commitment to racial healing, the TRHT Center is offering this workshop as a foundational opportunity to build the skills needed for meaningful dialogue across lines of difference. Participants will not only learn about the Story Circles methodology but will also gain practical experience and preparation to facilitate Story Circles in their own communities, classrooms, and professional settings.