power of stories – Aurelia L Castro

Our Greatest Purpose

“At times, I questioned the sudden changes. Why am I being pulled from the field I loved? Why was I placed in

Photos Freeze a Moment. Stories Bring It Back to Life. A photograph captures a moment in time, but it doesn’t always tell

“What started as a job quickly became my purpose. A place where I truly belong, where my heart rekindled with passion. Now

“I was the first in my family to finish college…I tried teaching, entered the seminary, worked with peace advocates, even entered the

Because the moments we live today become the stories we carry tomorrow. Some stories live in old photographs. Some in quiet conversations

“Ako si Roberto, isang bumbero. Ngayong araw, naka tanggap ako ng isa sa mga pinaka-iiwas iwasan ko – ang ligaw na utos.

“Every firefighter answers a call. But some are called not only to fight fires. We are called to shape leaders. At the

“Nursing taught me to care. The Fire Bureau taught me to fight. The Academy taught me to lead. But life? Life taught

“I am Manuel Lorenzo V Balacano, an amputee, a firefighter…The admiration of becoming a firefighter is one of the things which shaped

What an incredible six days! Had the privilege of facilitating two Digital Storytelling Workshops (in person and online) with the nominees for