An exploration of different organising models being utilised in Australia/NZ: Decentralised organising, Directed network and Strike Circles.

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An exploration of different organising models being utilised in Australia/NZ: Decentralised organising, Directed network and Strike Circles.
Challenges and considerations faced by organisations in implementing the Ganz model of social change – Marshall Ganz organising model.
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
The article highlights the urgent need for peacebuilding in the United States due to deep political divisions and conflicts following the elections.
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Sophia Zaia, a consultant for Powerlabs, shares her key takeaways about using a coaching approach when working with volunteers for the Sunrise Movement’s distributed voter contact program.
This research report explores the concept of leaderful organizing and provides research on building leaderful movements in Europe.
Tips and checklists for planning and running accessible protests and other actions.
This guide is useful for anyone who is new to lobbying and wants to learn more. It includes how to guides, stories and examples.
An exploration of different organising models being utilised in Australia/NZ: Decentralised organising, Directed network and Strike Circles.
Challenges and considerations faced by organisations in implementing the Ganz model of social change – Marshall Ganz organising model.
Examining approaches of the various actors involved in civil resistance and peace building throughout each phase of conflict in Liberia.
A curated and comprehensive list of tools for democracies and their representatives to conduct an effective assistance program to nonviolent pro-democracy movements.
The article highlights the urgent need for peacebuilding in the United States due to deep political divisions and conflicts following the elections.
Lessons learned and tips from 350.org about making escalated actions bold and safe. These tips were learnt after an action in Brazil against fracking in 2015
Sophia Zaia, a consultant for Powerlabs, shares her key takeaways about using a coaching approach when working with volunteers for the Sunrise Movement’s distributed voter contact program.
This research report explores the concept of leaderful organizing and provides research on building leaderful movements in Europe.
Tips and checklists for planning and running accessible protests and other actions.
This guide is useful for anyone who is new to lobbying and wants to learn more. It includes how to guides, stories and examples.