"This training module is a compilation of material initially gathered to help partners prepare and develop their pilot projects. As such it can be of use for anyone who wants to use storytelling or storytelling methods as tool to build cooperation and/or to support learning. After a theoretical introduction to storytelling and its benefits, these guidelines focus on the potentials and applications of storytelling for networking as well as on the practical implementation. In the second part a number of exercises for different target groups and contexts are presented, followed by some practical tips. Finally these guidelines provide some suggestions for further reading and online resources. In the project StoryRegions we have agreed that the most important “storytelling methodology” to support and improve social inclusion and community building is bringing people together – people from organisations, associations, education, libraries etc – and then, when a network with stakeholders and target groups has been created, to implement storytelling as a tool within this network. At this stage a wide range of storytelling approaches and techniques can be used." (Introduction)