The Million Stories project is driven by 4 goals:
- to collect one million stories of global education and exchange through the World Storytellers Job
- to support the movement’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize
- to build an Opportunity Bank of scholarships; and to help merge a sector that has actually long been fragmented
The group from Made Impact will officially release the Million Stories project at The PIE Live Europe 2026, to promote the worth of international education and exchange to the world.
The global motion is contacting the entire environment involved in global student movement to come together to proof the vital function of intercultural education as an essential driver of global peace and prosperity, with the objective of gathering one million stories of effect from students, alumni, and teachers worldwide.
As part of the initiative, the World Storytellers Task will train and equip young content developers, and striving reporters to determine, interview, and record the experiences of alumni from global education and exchange programs worldwide.
Founding partners in the initiative consist of Alliance Abroad, AIFS, Alliance for International Exchange, InterExchange, GoAbroad.com, International TEFL Academy, Transforma Group, IENA, Greenheart Exchange and The PIE who will be amplifying the ambitious mission and taping the positive stories of change and effect.
By documenting just a fraction of the 6.9 million students who study abroad each year, the goal is to demonstrate the value of internationalisation beyond politics and social departments. The campaign will also utilize essential industry and political connections, information and awards to develop an “chance bank” with the goal of having all industry scholarships matched by global philanthropy.
The soft power impact of the thousands of world leaders, scientists, healthcare employees, artists, engineers, CEOs, refugees, activists and business owners who are global alumni, can influence cultural modification and secure future opportunities for trainees throughout the world.
We can alter the way that everybody, however particularly moms and dads, policymakers, and politicians, see the value of global education Chris Arnold, Made Impact Chris Arnold, founder of Made Impact, commented, stating “in a sector that relies so greatly on trust and authentic connection, there is no partner more credible than The PIE for this objective. They have actually spent over a years building a global community and a reputation for excellence. We believe that by telling these stories, we can change the way that everyone, however specifically parents, policymakers, and political leaders, see the value of international education.”
Following the launch of the project at The PIE Live Europe 2026, the first 250 organisations involved in the task will participate in an International Education & Exchange Top at the United Nations in New York in September. Emerging storytellers from the World Storyteller Job will sign up with leaders from across the field at the summit, where they will capture the stories of delegates and continue their professional development through an extensive training programme in New York City in the days that follow.
Jane Gilham, co-founder and director of The PIE discussed her excitement, stating “we are thrilled to support Made Impact as a founding partner. At The PIE, our mission has constantly been to link and notify the specialists who make international education possible, so supporting an effort that celebrates the human effect of that work feels like a natural extension of what we do.
“Chris’s vision for a ‘One Million Stories’ movement is precisely the type of vibrant, purpose-driven task the world requires right now, and we are delighted to assist bring those stories to a global phase.”
The hope is to develop on successful nationwide campaigns such as the UK’s #WeAreInternational and Study UK to an international scale, with no limit to the organizations, organisations and students who can be looking at the target million stories over the next decade.
For more information on how to get involved or to contribute an effect story complete the kind here or visit madeimpact.org.
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