Harness THe
TRANSFORMATIVE POWER
of Storytelling
Voice of Witness (VOW) is an oral history nonprofit that amplifies the stories of people impacted by—and fighting against—injustice. We work with communities to document and center unheard voices, teach ethics-driven storytelling, and develop educational resources.
Our Approach
Community Projects & Partnerships
Through partnerships and services, VOW works with communities to teach ethical storytelling practices, develop oral history projects, and create educational resources. We offer expert storytelling and program support to organizations, advocates, educators, artists, networks, and more.
Education Program
The Voice of Witness education program brings unheard stories and oral history to classrooms across the US, centering marginalized voices and connecting students with training and tools for storytelling. Our resources and services address the need for inclusive, culturally relevant learning opportunities.
Oral History Book Series
The Voice of Witness Book Series depicts human rights issues through the edited oral histories of people who are deeply impacted and whose lived experiences are at the heart of finding solutions to address injustice. We use an ethics-driven methodology that combines journalistic integrity and an engaging, literary approach.
Upcoming Events
Check out all of our events and workshops, and reach out for information on customized trainings.
Our Impact
In the midst of profound political and economic tension, the need for community-driven storytelling feels more urgent than ever. At Voice of Witness, we have taken this moment to reflect, reimagine, and respond. We are pivoting our work to be more rooted in community needs while continuing to amplify the voices of those most impacted by injustice.
Learn more about how VOW has adapted to meet the moment in our latest Annual Report.
Get Involved
Sharing resources and building partnerships with individuals, communities, and organizations is critical to our mission of amplifying the stories of people impacted by—and fighting against—injustice.
Work With Us
We offer training and project support for ethical storytelling, oral history, and education. Let’s partner!
Explore Our Resources
Check out our free storytelling resources, oral history guides, and lesson plans for inclusive education.
Workshops
We offer webinars and workshops on oral history best practices, storytelling ethics, and curricular development.
Support VOW
We can’t do this vital work without you. Learn about the many ways you can support VOW!I believe that telling one’s story is a way to healing. Sharing my own story has changed my life. It’s inspired me and I hope it will inspire others as well.
Soledad Castillo
VOW Narrator
Oral History in Action
Storytelling in Practice: Fall 2025 Series
Re-Thinking Oral History: Insights from IOHA 2025
Embracing Complexity Through Oral History: An Interview with Maggie Lemere
