Story Templates

Templates for creating impact stories in Empathy Ledger. All stories require consent from community members.

1. Bed Delivery Story

Use after delivering beds to a community

Title Format

[Number] Beds Delivered to [Community]

Summary

On [date], we delivered [number] Stretch Beds to families in [community]. Here's what happened.

Body Template

## The Journey

Today we delivered [number] Stretch Beds to [community]. After [X] hours of driving, we arrived to [describe reception].

## Community Voices

"[Quote from community member]"
— [Name], [Community]

## Impact

- [Number] families now have comfortable beds
- [Number] children with their own sleeping space
- [Total] kg of recycled plastic given new life

## What's Next

We have [number] more beds requested from this community. Your support makes this possible.

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*Story shared with permission. Community members control their own narratives.*

2. Community Voice / Testimonial

A community member shares their experience

Title Format

"[Short quote]" — [Name], [Community]

Body Template

## Their Story

[Full quote or story from community member]

## Context

[Name] received their bed on [date] as part of our [community] delivery program. [Brief context about the community and their needs.]

## In Their Words

"[Extended quote if available]"

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*Shared with explicit consent. [Name] reviewed and approved this story.*

3. Impact Report

Quarterly or milestone impact summaries

Title Format

Impact Report: [Quarter/Year] or [Milestone]

Body Template

## Overview

This [quarter/period], Goods on Country [key achievement summary].

## By the Numbers

| Metric | This Period | All Time |
|--------|------------|----------|
| Beds deployed | [X] | [Y] |
| Communities reached | [X] | [Y] |
| Plastic diverted (kg) | [X] | [Y] |
| Washing machines active | [X] | [Y] |

## Highlights

1. [Key achievement 1]
2. [Key achievement 2]
3. [Key achievement 3]

## Community Feedback

"[Quote]" — [Name], [Community]

## Looking Ahead

[Next quarter priorities and goals]

Consent & Cultural Protocols

Always get explicit consent before sharing anyone's story, name, or image.
Community members control their narratives. They can withdraw consent at any time.
No photos of children without guardian consent and community approval.
Avoid deficit framing. Lead with strength, agency, and community voice — not charity.
Check cultural protocols with local Elders before sharing stories from their country.
Use Empathy Ledger's consent system — it tracks consent status and withdrawal.