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Justice, Diversity & Inclusion: Start Here

Find a comprehensive list of resources from The Commons Social Change Library on diversity, inclusion and solidarity in social movements.

Minneapolis: Lessons From Effective Resistance Spanish – Español | Mineápolis: Lecciones de una Resistencia Efectiva

Inspired by community resistance in Minneapolis to ICE, this article explores the key lessons for social movements in Latin America.

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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.

Changemakers: Radical Strategies for Social Movement Organising

A book for changemakers about social movement organising written by two experts in activist education and community organising.

Online Training Course on Narrative Work in Spanish – Español | Curso de Formación Online sobre Trabajo Narrativo

An online video training course on narrative work in Spanish – Español. De formación en vídeo online sobre el trabajo narrativo en español.

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How to Make Change Happen: Free, Online Course

Would you like to know how to make change happen but don’t where to start? Here is a free, online course by Oxfam International.

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Power and Power Mapping: Start Here

Understanding power relationships is crucial knowledge for people engaged in social change. Here are guides, tools and other resources.

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Frameworks for Engaging with Visible Power

Two frameworks for assessing the different kinds of policy and political spaces activists can engage in or create to effect change.

Factors to Consider when Shaping Strategic Choices

Factors and questions to consider when shaping strategic choices in developing your campaign strategy. Factors are the trends, forces, and questions to consider in making strategic choices.

Just Power: A Guide for Activists and Changemakers

A toolkit for activists and changemakers about power by JASS Associates. It includes many activities and is in English, Spanish & Indonesian.

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