Many ESL learners often find writing in English difficult. In Hong Kong, children very often lack the chance to explore their creativity, and connect their self-identity to writings in class due to time constraints and tight schedules. The situation is made worse for vulnerable groups, especially those who come from low-income families and ethnic minority groups, as they have comparatively fewer high-quality educational resources and gain limited access to the latest digital tools - adversely affecting their academic performance and self-esteem. It might further perpetuate the cycle of poverty as their sense of helplessness creates a barrier that hinders them from asking for help and seeking out opportunities.

Little Stories envisions a future where children from different social and cultural backgrounds can all build confidence and self-identity by leveraging the use of digital photography and visual storytelling. In this photo autobiography course, children will first learn to express themselves by capturing moments that resonate with them, followed by elaborating photo captions and connecting the ideas into a full, comprehensive passage. In this classroom, children will have the chance to write creatively, express their original ideas, advocate for their dreams, with patient and supportive facilitators guiding and encouraging them throughout their journey of self-expression and self-actualisation.