What are #JustB and #BtheVoice?

Do you want to share your experiences of what it’s been like to live with hepatitis B, hepatitis D, or liver cancer? #justB and #BtheVoice are programs that empower individuals living with or impacted by hepatitis B, hepatitis D, or liver cancer to share their stories through impact videos that provide accurate information, raise awareness, and humanize both diseases. Over the course of the program, participants develop their storytelling skills, build confidence, and become powerful patient advocates. Through workshops, mentorship, and ongoing support, we provide opportunities for our participants to get more involved.

  • Develop compelling narratives tailored for diverse audiences

  • Build confidence in public speaking and media engagement

  • Advocate for better healthcare policies and resources

  • Connect with a supportive community of fellow advocates

What is Storytellers in Action?

Storytellers in Action (SiA) is a six-month training and mentorship program designed to help #justB and #BtheVoice storytellers grow as hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and liver cancer advocates. Through a series of interactive courses, mentorship sessions, and peer discussions, storytellers learn how to use their lived experiences to inspire change, influence policy, and raise awareness in their communities.

Launched in January 2025, we have already graduated 2 Storytellers in Action cohorts! These passionate storytellers met monthly for six one-hour sessions that included engaging guest speakers and open discussions.

Over the course of the Storytellers in Action program, participants develop their storytelling skills, build confidence, and become powerful patient advocates. If you have already shared your story through a #justB or #BtheVoice video, we encourage you to apply to join our next Storytellers in Action cohort! This is a wonderful opportunity to grow as a patient advocate, develop your storytelling skills, and make an even greater impact.

To learn more or to express your interest, please email Michelle at michelle.liu@hepb.org. We’d love to hear from you!

Meet the Storytellers in Action Creator

  • Creator of Storytellers in Action

    The program’s curriculum was thoughtfully co-created by Wendy Lo, who drew from her own experience and expertise as an advocate to design courses tailored specifically for storytellers. Her approach ensures that each session speaks to the heart of the advocacy journey — empowering storytellers to build confidence, strengthen their voices, and take meaningful action.

Hear from our storytellers

  • "This program was so helpful for getting a clear sense of where I'm at currently in my advocacy journey and hearing where others are in theirs."

    David Urick

  • "I am not working in isolation to promote and advocate for Hepatitis B elimination—the Hepatitis B Foundation staff have consistently supported me. This project has strengthened my confidence to speak up in various settings."

    Alice Chan

  • "It is very hard to come out and talk about hepatitis and its impact on our daily lives, but if this helps to raise awareness and help other people not to get it or manage their existing condition, then it is time well spent."

    Rav Yakubov

  • "Knowing that I am not the only one who has to fight for the day to come to be fully cured has been one of the most meaningful takeaways from the program."

    L.C.

  • "The most valuable part of the program was connecting with others and building relationships with people I otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to meet. Through this experience, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of living with Hep B and realized that I’m not alone in navigating it. The meaningful connections I’ve formed will stay with me long beyond the program."

    Tay Chung

  • "This program really helped lift the fog I was in and gave me the courage to advocate again. I feel much less alone in this fight."

    DeWayne Walters