We at Howl For Change believe that respect is a right every human being should be afforded but is often not. Granting someone respect means meeting them as equal to be able to hear and see them fully and without judgment and so giving them a real chance to be acknowledged for who they truly are.
To allow us to break free of certain bias we have inherited and adopted from meeting another with respect, we need to expose ourselves to new narratives and possibilities. We at Howl For Change believe that media is where social narratives are ignited and where they become anchored in reality. Media, especially that which is created by the people themselves, is the most powerful tool for social change and impact. Through media, we can educate, shift, and disrupt those narratives that have suppressed and excluded too many for too long and create compelling new stories that can grow a more inclusive society and world.
Over are the days when we want to be saved by a distant hero nor believe we have to be, we are the heroes of our own stories, and we want to share them to be a part of creating a better today and tomorrow. Howl For Change is here for everyone that wants to inspire change, help end bias, and contribute meaningfully and sustainably to the process. We hear you! You are our hero! And we’re excited to bring a platform for a world of wolves to come together to howl for change.
The Howl For Change XR Social Media Movement offers an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to changing social bias and false narratives by providing useful and fun tools for the user to share their stories and truths in a safe and non-judgmental way that is free of bias or assumptions. The AR app allows you to shield your identity in mystery until you are ready to reveal it by covering your face and augmenting your voice. The VR and web platform offers an un-bias place where you can enjoy videos created from all over the world and a supportive global network, which extends into the real world with games for people to connect in real life, interactive installations, and VR room-scale experiences.
We also host a live-recorded podcast and YouTube event series in NYC and LA that highlights change-makers utilizing the power of story and media for good. Our blog features change-makers from around the world plus our podcast and YouTube guests.
As the first installment of the Howl for Change XR Movement, our new Howl for Change AR App went live at the beginning of October. You can download it here: IOS: https://tinyurl.com/y7m39mue Android: https://tinyurl.com/ycffnssz
Our live-recorded podcast and YouTube event series will go live in NYC and LA in January 2019.
For everyone that wants to inspire change and help end bias, we hear you. Let’s celebrate what makes us different to unite us as equals to create a World of Wolves that howls together and can’t be ignored.