Methodology
how we do
OUR METHODOLOGY
We believe that claiming and telling our stories is a revolutionary act.
Our methodology is rooted in fostering cycles of learning, healing, and empowerment. Here is how we do it:
EMPATHY & EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Facts alone rarely change minds; feelings do. We employ strategic storytelling techniques and cultural immersion strategies designed to evoke genuine emotional and somatic engagement.
By presenting rights-based issues through the lens of personal, human narratives, we transform audiences from passive observers into active participants. We bridge the emotional distance between "us" and "them," fostering the inclusive social values necessary for a supportive and thriving society.
SOMATIC & CULTURAL IMMERSION
We recognise that trauma lives in the body. But so does joy. Our cultural programmes foster confidence and embodiment.
We utilise the somatic mechanisms of Ballroom culture to help queer and trans youth reclaim their sensuality and confidence. This is a methodology of support – creating a harbour where our community can explore their identities without fear, building the resilience and self-efficacy necessary to thrive in the world.
FACILITATED DIALOGUE
Media is the spark, and conversation is the fire. We believe in the power of facilitated peer discussions to deepen the impact of our work.
Whether following a film screening or workshop, we create supportive spaces for debate and problem-solving. These discussions allow individuals to cognitively personalise the issues, taking what they have seen and experienced and applying it to their own contexts and lives.
SELF-EFFICACY & RESILLIENCE
Our ultimate goal is to build self-efficacy — a person's belief in their own ability to effect change.
Through our media and cultural programmes, we remove economic and social barriers by creating empowering spaces and interventions for queer and trans people to become the authors of their own stories and active agents in their communities.
ACTION RESEARCH & LEARNING
We are committed to understanding the true power of our work. We use an Action Research and Learning approach, which means that research is woven into the very fabric of our work.
We collect both numbers (quantitative data) and stories (qualitative data) to measure how our media and cultural programs influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. This constant feedback loop allows us to listen to our community and adapt our strategies in real-time, ensuring our advocacy is always effective and relevant.