Past Present Future Change
Everyone has a story to tell — yet few people are given the time, space or permission to reflect on their experiences and share them in meaningful ways.
Storytelling has the power to build understanding, strengthen connection and contribute to social change. In societies shaped by conflict, division or harm, many voices remain unheard or misunderstood, often framed through stereotypes rather than lived experience.
Past · Present · Future · Change is a downloadable storytelling toolkit designed for facilitators working with individuals and communities. It offers structured prompts and reflective exercises to support people to explore their stories, connect personal experience with wider social contexts, and consider how storytelling can be a catalyst for change.
See the Toolkit in Action
You can also explore how this toolkit translates into real-world impact through our short documentary, Those Left Behind: Addiction and Homelessness in Northern Ireland.
This powerful film centres the voices of family members who have lost loved ones, offering an honest and compassionate look at the intersecting challenges of homelessness and substance misuse in Northern Ireland.
Through first-hand accounts and reflective conversations, the film highlights not only systemic issues, but also the resilience and strength that exists within communities.
Together, the toolkit and film invite viewers and facilitators alike into a journey of empathy, understanding, and advocacy – demonstrating how storytelling can open space for healing, connection, and meaningful change
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Past Present Future Change was created by Rory Doherty as part of his SCI Fellowship, which helped him to study and apply models of international best practice for youth-based campaigns for positive change. Hear Rory outline his hopes for Past Present Future Change at its launch
