Article: “Every Story(Teller) Matters: Human Library Events and the Path to Intercultural Inclusion”

Aims of the tool

To share the research and experiences of the project Every (Story) Teller - Human Libraries and Mutual Recognition where 5 human libraries events were simultaneously implemented across 6 countries.

Description of the tool

This article was written as part of the EU-funded project Every (Story) Teller Matters – Human Libraries and Mutual Recognition.

The Human Library methodology has proven to be a powerful educational tool for
fostering empathy, dismantling stereotypes, and promoting intercultural dialogue.
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project Every Story(Teller) Matters – Human
Libraries and Mutual Recognition (EStM-HLMR), six partner organisations across
Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Romania, and Türkiye implemented a series of
Human Library events, both in-person and online, that reached more than 500
participants. These activities demonstrated not only the adaptability of the model to
different contexts—schools, youth mobilities, community spaces, and digital
platforms—but also its capacity to transform perceptions and inspire inclusion at both
personal and collective levels.