Directory of Social Change Organisations, Networks, Trainers and Hubs
An A – Z directory of organisations, networks, trainers and hubs around the world that focus on social change, social movements, organising, justice and peacebuilding.
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Looking for articles, books, case studies, tips about social change and activism? You’ve found the right place – The Commons Social Change Library.
A Tactic Typology
A Tactic Typology presented in a table by Daniel Hunter from Training for Change. The categories are Symbolic Protest, Noncooperation (economic and political) and Alternative Cooperation.
What if Trump (or Biden) wins? What will you do?
What if Trump (or Biden) wins? is a book and a “pick-your-own-pathway” activity by Daniel Hunter and Choose Democracy. What will you do?
Social Justice Resources for Teachers: Topic Guide
Welcome to the Social Justice Resources for Teachers: Topic Guide which has been meticulously curated for teachers to help students learn all about social justice, advocacy and activism.
The Power to be a Changemaker: Resources for Teachers and Students
Teachers and Students – Are you looking for classroom lessons and activities about social justice and social change? Here’s a list!
Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable
This article “Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable” by Daniel Hunter explores how nonviolent direct action (NVDA) functions as a method of social change, akin to parables in religious and philosophical teachings.
Working with Conflict in our Groups: A Guide for Grassroots Activists
This guide is aimed at people and groups working for social change who want to develop an understanding of conflict and how to deal with it. There are sections on what conflict is, the benefits of addressing it, and tools to work though conflict and maintain healthy and effective social change groups.
Why Conflict Happens in Social Change Groups
Learn about why conflict happens in social change groups in Working with Conflict in our Groups: A Guide for Grassroots Activists.
Taking Effective Action to Deal with Conflict in your Group
How to take effective action to deal with conflict in your group from Working with Conflict in our Groups: A Guide for Grassroots Activists.
Ingredients for Wins: Lessons from Successful Climate Justice Campaigns in North America
Using case studies and interviews with organizers and land defenders, this article explores factors that contributed to the success of 14 intersectional climate justice campaigns in North America.
Protest Camps: Case Studies
Links to case studies, articles, books and other resources which describe past protest camps and in some cases share valuable lessons.
Protest Camps: Tips for Set Up & Strategy
Tips for setting up and managing protest camps effectively covering topics like planning, strategy, practicalities, safety and facilitation.
The Long History of Protest Camps
Learn about the history of protest camps and how people have not only imagined but also practically built alternative worlds together.
Lessons from the Tents: What Protest Camps Can Teach Our City
Remembering and lessons we can learn from the Occupy London / Occupy LSX 2011 protest camp by the author Anna Feigenbaum.
Resources for Marshals at Protests and Rallies
Marshals have been used by many movements for many years and there are different approaches to marshalling depending on philosophy, security culture and movement practices.
Movement Power: A Toolkit for Building People Power in a Time of Crisis (Zine)
A toolkit for grassroots groups that explores how power works and how powerful we can be when people act together in common cause and solidarity with each other.
Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This is Just Practice
Read a reflection and lessons learned from Marisa Holme’s 2023 book, Organizing Occupy Wall Street: This is Just Practice.
Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea
Explore the concept of Solidarity in this book Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.
Organising! A Remedy for Despair: How Workers at the University of Melbourne won back $45 million in Stolen Wages
A case study on how casual workers at the University of Melbourne in Australia got organised and won back $45 million in Stolen Wages. Read about the campaign highlights and the lessons learned.
Inside the Student Movement that Forced Ireland’s Trinity College to Divest from Israel
An inside account of the student movement (protest and camp) that forced Ireland’s Trinity College to divest from Israel.