Welcome to the Commons Social Change Library
Do you want to change the world for the better? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re new to advocacy or an experienced campaigner you’ll find helpful resources here. All materials are free, digital, and directly available.
The Commons Library includes 1000+ educational resources in a range of formats. Topics include campaign strategy, community organising, working effectively in groups, justice and diversity, creative activism, and much more.
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A collection of resources by The Commons Social Change Library to help you learn all about activism, organising and campaigning.
Introduction to Bluesky — its features, benefits, and how political movements can use it for outreach and organizing.
A collection of templates, worksheets and checklists for changemakers on campaign strategy & planning, tactics, organising, narrative, etc.
Commons Conversations Podcast - Interviews with campaigners about insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history and more.
A collection of resources to explore protests - why protest, do protests work, how to stay safe, how to organise a protest, etc.
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