Lessons on movement building from one of the founders of the Serbian student movement that brought down dictator Slobodan Milosevic.
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Scaling Organising: The Incubating and Cascading Approach
George Gabriel introduces the “incubating and cascading” approach to scaling organising through a case study of the UK-based Refugees Welcome movement.
Overcoming Despair and Apathy to Win Democracy
Lessons on movement building from one of the founders of the Serbian student movement that brought down dictator Slobodan Milosevic.
For Educators Grappling with Student Protests, Here’s how to Play a Supporting Role
From mentoring to monitoring – Ideas and advice how educators and faculty can support students involved in student protests.
In Australia, Fitness Workers Are Organizing
Learn about a union campaign by casual fitness workers who organised in Australia to push for better pay and work conditions.
Conflict is Inevitable: Knowledge Roundup
This Guide provides ideas and strategies for activists groups to implement when dealing with conflict which is inevitable.
Fixing our Democracies and Winning Elections in the Age of Junk Politics: A Guide to Transformational Campaigning
Strategic models and practical advice on how we can return to and innovate towards transformational campaigning in the ‘age of junk politics’
Palestine Solidarity Conference Resources
Recommended resources for the Palestine Solidarity Conference held by APAN in Naarm/Melbourne in May 2024.
Jane McAlevey: Organizer Extraordinaire
A guide to Jane McAlevey’s work including key takeaways and a plethora of links to books, articles, videos, podcasts, workshops and more.
Refugees Welcome: An Organising Case Study
An orientation to organizing and learning about the 5 practices of leadership based on the work of Marshall Ganz. (Includes a Case study on Refugees)
The Dilemma of Growth in the Group: Primary and Secondary Systems
This excerpt from Grassroots and Nonprofit Leadership explores the dilemma of growth in groups and outlines primary and secondary organisation systems.
Scaling Organising: The Incubating and Cascading Approach
George Gabriel introduces the “incubating and cascading” approach to scaling organising through a case study of the UK-based Refugees Welcome movement.