In our increasingly tumultuous world, this book offers insight and inspiration through personal narrative. It collects the accounts of twenty-seven social workers and those in academia based in five continents, surveying a wide range of environments, communities, and systems. Each narrative serves as a testament to the profound intersections of relationships, emotions, and experiences, encapsulating stories of genuine human significance.
During today’s book launch we will meet the editors, Professors Tony Ghaye and Rita Sørly, and several of the contributors to this book, presenting their work. We will also meet the illustrator, Hilde Mjøs, telling her story about the photos and her perspective on global social work.
Light refreshments will be served.
Programme: to follow.
Reviews & endorsements
'In a world with many crisis and increasing inequalities, reading this book gives me hope! The stories that matter provides thought-provoking ideas and perspectives that we need to build a better world. Ghaye and Sørly, together with all the contributors from all over the world have created a brilliant book: critical, eye-opening, intriguing and very well written – a must read to creating a more empathic and mattering society.' Ottar Ness, Professor of Counselling, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
'When people create meaning together through stories, so do they sow seeds of action', conclude Ghaye and Sørly in this tour de force book spanning narratives from over 13 countries, reflecting skillful intertwining of the personal and professional/political. The power of stories to challenge epistemic injustices is one of several salient messages.' Vishanthie Sewpaul, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contributors
Rita Sorly, Tony Ghaye, Gloria Acan, Yamini Suvarna, Vikas Sawant, Raymond Stuen, Ingvild Kristoffersen, Sunniva Hestsveen, G. Nokukhanya Ndhlovu, Ylva Spanberger Weitz, Jin-Yong Wang, Kay Hampton, Var Mathisen, Monica Ayala-Mira, Tracie Rogers, Sheila Zimic, Pratiksha Ghimire, Raj Yadav, Farhat Taj, Maria Delden, Gull Tornegren, Venesio Bwambale Bhangyi, Pauline Camilleri, Wilberforce Kurevakwesu, Thomas Ndaluka, Jioji Ravulo
Editors
· Tony Ghaye , The Arctic University of Norway
Professor Tony Ghaye is a Community Activist and Positive Psychologist at UiT the Arctic University of Norway. He advocates for sustainable social change through innovative approaches rooted in kindness.
· Rita Sørly , The Arctic University of Norway
Professor Rita Sørly specializes in Social Work at UiT the Arctic University of Norway, focusing on collaborative mental health research and emphasizes user involvement and participatory action. Professor Sørly is also the Director of Arctic Youth Research Center.