Transformation through tales

NOUSMMGONN ACEnovation, founded by Major Rajan and Neena Gayatri, has revolutionised storytelling through initiatives empowering storytellers, while also addressing educational and social issues, along with humanitarian concerns

- ANIL SWARUP

All of us have a story to narrate, and so does ACEnovation. ACEnovation, a company founded by Major Rajan and Dr. Neena Gayatri, was born from a story. ACEnovation has created stories, and in just five short years, has become a story in itself! This wonderfully unique entity brings storytellers and their tales into homes from all over the world. The benchmarks set by this company, despite the pandemic, leave one spellbound. They hold the world record for the longest confluence of participants in a multicultural storytelling event, spanning 140 countries and involving over 20,000 people worldwide. They also hold the world record for 24-hour nonstop storytelling, with participants from 54 countries, touching 140 nations.

This is just the beginning of their amazing journey:

740 free international storytelling webinars for the public.

12 free international storytelling workshops for teachers in partnership with TNTEU, benefiting over 1,00,000 teachers so far.

Over 400 teachers from SCERT & DIET were trained in online workshops over 7 days.

12 international storytelling workshops for schoolchildren, reaching more than 150,000 children.

9 international workshops for college students.

Nearly 800 free, onehour story-time sessions delivered to schools worldwide.

Reached 181 countries to date, and the list keeps growing.

Connected with over 3,000 storytellers globally.

Conducted the world's first World Storytelling Championship online in 2021, free of cost, with overwhelming registrations: 6 age categories (ages 3 to 103), 131 countries,