As part of the 2025-2026 series of Storytelling Workshops, we present:

Passing the Torch: Parenting Through Oral Storytelling - Amna Burki

About the workshop

Oral Storytelling: Passing the Torch invites parents and caregivers to explore the power of oral storytelling as a way to nurture connection, belonging, and intergenerational wisdom. Through stories, we pass on values, cultural memory, and imagination to our children. This interactive workshop draws on folktales and lived experiences to show how oral storytelling can strengthen family bonds, celebrate cultural identity, and create moments of shared wonder in everyday life.

About Amna

Amna Burki is a storyteller, facilitator, and founder of StoriesMatter. She uses oral storytelling to build empathy, belonging, and intergenerational connection. Drawing on her experience leading parenting and family engagement programs, Amna helps parents use stories to strengthen bonds and pass on cultural wisdom. Her storytelling bridges cultures and generations, exploring themes of identity, equity, and transformation.

Register here or, if you’d like to take part but you can’t afford the ticket, write an email to simonasstories@gmail.com for options on discounted/free tickets.