Narrative 4 Nigeria
Narrative 4 has been operational in Nigeria since 2022 and has since empowered many schools, organisations and universities to harness the power of storytelling to promote empathy and mutual understanding.
Our reach
50+
Story Exchanges
1000+
Participants
300+
Facilitators Trained
Featured Cultural Exchanges
Hold My Hand Mentorship Program
The Hold My Hand Mentorship Program is designed to provide long-term guidance and support for young individuals by pairing them with mentors for a six-month period. The program aims to foster personal growth, leadership, and skill development, helping mentees navigate challenges in various aspects of life, such as education, career, and personal relationships. Since its introduction, the program has successfully connected mentees with experienced professionals who provide tailored advice, encouragement, and insights into real-world challenges.
Honest Conversations
Honest Conversations is a program designed to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can come together to share their stories and engage in authentic conversations. The program aims to foster empathy, understanding, and connection among participants by encouraging vulnerability and authenticity in communication. Through facilitated discussions and storytelling sessions, each session provides a platform for individuals to share their stories, personal experiences, perspectives, and reflections on topics such as personal growth, resilience, relationships, emotions, and challenges and more. These conversations aim to cultivate a supportive community where every voice is heard and valued.
The University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and Universidad del Noreste, Mexico Letter Exchange
More than 7,200 miles separate Nigeria and Mexico, but his January, eight students from The University of Ibadan in Nigeria began exchanging letters with eight students from the Universidad del Noreste in Mexico. Over 3 months from January through March, these 16 students shared five letters with their pen pals, starting with introductions and ending with their respective plans after school. In April, the students finally got to meet their pen pal “face to face” through a virtual Story Exchange over zoom.
“The exchange of letters cultivates a profound sense of connectedness and empathy,” said Joseph Onokpe, N4 Operations Manager Nigeria. “Each stroke of the pen on paper expresses heartfelt emotions.”
Past Activities
Sensitization on Disability Inclusion and Strategies in Creating a Supportive Environment for Persons with Disabilities • 2023
Jela’s Development Initiatives (JDI) staff and volunteers participated in an N4 Story Exchange and virtual Facilitator Training, with a special focus on inclusion and support for people with disabilities, later facilitating a similar Story Exchange for students to become sensitised to the need for inclusivity.
Facilitators Training, Meet Up & Story Exchange, Window on America, University of Uyo, Uyo • 2023
Narrative 4 conducted a Story Exchange, Facilitator Training and meet up for existing facilitators in partnership with 2 prestigious organisations.
Day Waterman College “Well-being Weekend” • 2023
This event began the event with a “Story Exchange Session” for all the attending students. The session aimed to promote the psychological well-being of the students by allowing them to replenish their energy and find balance in their academic lives.
Leading From the Heart – Leadership Summit• 2023
This summit was a strategic discourse between 180 participants designed to highlight empathy and compassion as essential leadership attributes, juxtaposing them with effective governance and policy implementation to engender meaningful change.
Ibadan Inter-School Story Exchange • 2024
Our first Ibadan Inter-School Story Exchange at the American Corner, Ibadan, bringing together 110 participants, including students, teachers, and stakeholders from the Oyo State Ministry of Education.
Street Exchange in Narayi, Kaduna, Nigeria • 2023
An open-air Story Exchange with the local youth of Narayi, Kaduna State in partnership with author Anthony Onugba.
Participating Schools and Universities
Associated Organisations
Get in Touch
Interested in partnering with Narrative 4?
Our Regional Associate in Nigeria, Joseph Onokpe, would be happy to hear from you at joseph@narrative4.com.
