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Pillars of Support: Start Here

What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.

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Activist Burnout Guide with Videos

In this guide from the Activist Handbook they explain how to deal with activist burnout and how to prevent it.

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Activist Handbook: Writing Guides for Activists

The Activist Handbook is a Wikipedia-like site for everyone to exchange knowledge and experiences on activism.

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The Activist Handbook: Campaigning Guides for Activists

The Activist Handbook is a collaboratively written, Wikipedia-style platform offering over 450 practical guides and 4,000 external resources, created by progressive, green, and social activists worldwide to help people organize grassroots movements, plan political campaigns, and become more effective activists.

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How to Organise a Protest March

This article from The Activist Handbook explains step by step how to organise a protest to draw attention to your cause.

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Sponsorships: Acquiring Money for an Event or Organization

Tips on how to acquire a sponsorship and approach organizations from The Activist Handbook, a wikipedia for activists.

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