Beyond the Win
Winning the Storytelling Challenge is not the end of your journey; it is just the beginning. We believe that true success is a launchpad for greater impact, transitioning you from a participant into a pivotal part of our ecosystem.
Your Invitation to Lead
The WeDiasporan Leadership Program is our exclusive invitation to our top finalists to step into a new, paid role: a leader for the next wave of creators. This is your formal opportunity to become a mentor and a guide for your peers.
The Heart of Our Mission
This program is the heart of our mission. We empower you not just to tell your own story, but to help hundreds of others find their voice, share their heritage, and continue the powerful cycle of creative inspiration.
What It Means to Be a WeDiasporan Ambassador
This is more than a title; it’s a paid, professional role that places you at the center of our movement. As a WeDiasporan Ambassador, you are entrusted with the most important job in our ecosystem: guiding the next generation. As an Ambassador, you will:
Mentor the Next Cohort: You will be a primary mentor in the next year’s “Storyteller’s Toolkit,” guiding new participants through the creative process you just mastered.
Get Advanced Leadership Training: We invest in you. You’ll receive specialized training in public speaking, curriculum design, and project management to build your professional skills.
Our Philosophy: Train One, Teach Many
We believe the most powerful mentor is someone who has walked the path themselves. Our peer-to-peer model is built on this truth.
Your voice is authentic. Your experience is recent and relatable. As an Ambassador, you create a powerful ripple effect, proving to new participants what is possible. When you teach others, you solidify your own skills and build a self-sustaining cycle of empowerment that strengthens our entire community from within.
How You Can Become an Ambassador
This opportunity is the highest honor within the Diaspora Memorial program. It is reserved for those who demonstrate exceptional creativity, passion, and leadership potential.
How to Qualify: Be selected as a top finalist in the annual Storytelling Challenge.
The Invitation: Successful finalists will be formally invited to join the Leadership Program for the following year.
The Impact: You will become a key leader in a global movement, building a legacy that goes far beyond your own creative work.
Your Legacy Starts with a Single Story
Every leader’s journey begins with a first step. The path to becoming a WeDiasporan Ambassador starts with you, today, deciding to tell your story. Are you ready to begin?