TagPolitical participation

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    Moving the Rock: Shifting Power for Sustained Change

    This article explores the ‘moving the rock’ concept put forward by Daniel Hunter in his book Strategy and Soul. The concept has been valuable for campaigners and organisations reassessing their theory of change and particularly how they engage politicians and supporters.

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    Time to Move the Rock: Activating Social Values to Bring About Change

    Learn about Daniel Hunter’s metaphor of moving the rock to bring about social change through activating people’s social values.

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    Naming Political Assumptions: A Guide

    A process guide to be used in training workshops and planning sessions to identify the political assumptions that shape our opinions and analysis. Analysis and planning is improved by being aware of the lens through which we see the world. Our lens is influenced by our assumptions and values.

  • Lobbying Workshop Guide

    A process guide to be used in training workshops and planning sessions to introduce participants to lobbying in an experiential way; identify lobbying as just one tool in a community organiser’s toolkit of skills and techniques for change; provide resources and information for future reference.

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    Lobbying: A Tactic for Social Change

    Lobbying is one method of raising public awareness of an issue and enlists support for a particular cause. The objective of lobbying is to persuade decision makers to take or not to take particular actions. This handout covers the skills, knowledge and qualities of effective lobbyists, as well as the essential steps to preparing for…

  • Umbrella Movement Reflections

    In 2014 the Hong Kong Umbrella Occupation shook the world. The 79-day occupation of the Admiralty political and commercial district ended on 11 December 2014, with the police arresting hundreds of protesters.

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    Lessons from Hahrie Han’s ‘Moved to Action’

    Joel Dignam reviews Hahrie Han’s Moved to Action. Han tackles the question of what motivates political participation by people who face significant barriers. Han provides a toolkit for those seeking to empower and work with, or within, marginalised communities.

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    Online Course: How to Create ‘People Powered’ Campaigns

    This course is for people who want to learn what ‘people power’ is and how to develop it to deliver their own campaigns and strategies.

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    Tips for Meeting MPs (or asking your members to)

    Advice that can easily be adapted to your needs whether it’s meeting with an MP (or Senator) yourself or helping your members do it.

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