People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal by Marshall Ganz
Marshall Ganz’s new book “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” explores strategies for revitalizing democracy through organizing.
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Movement Power: The Science of Nonviolent Direct Action
Step-by-step guide for activists about the movement power approach to building mass participation in campaigns for widespread social change.
Democracy Resource Hub
The Democracy Hub has a wide range of nonviolent tools and resources for anti-authoritarian and pro-democracy organizing.
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.
Story of Now: How to Make a Compelling and Strategic Ask
Listen to Dominique Cantwell and Jacob Xavier speak about the Story of Now and learn more about how to make a compelling and strategic ask.
Story of Self, Us and Now: Video Examples
Be inspired and watch stories of self, us and now using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative”.
The Power of Story: The Story of Self, Us and Now
Learn all about the power of story and how to tell a story to inspire, make change and motivate action using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative” that revolves around three elements – a Story of Self, Us, and Now.
Organizing in Increasingly Repressive Environments: Pushing Against Criminalization
With the global rise of authoritarianism, civil society is experiencing an unprecedented crack down. Lessons from organizing against repression in Florida, Brazil, and Nicaragua.
Rebuilding Public Power: Stopping Corporate Overreach
Activities, videos, and case studies that will help participants assess corporate power in their own communities and build visions for public and collective power.
Block, Bridge and Build: Playbook for an Inclusive Multi-Racial Democracy
Tools and frameworks for pro-democracy organizations and organizers on the front lines of the fight against authoritarianism.
Speaking Out Against Bigoted, Dehumanizing Rhetoric: What We Can Do
This guide documents the surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate incidents, explains the link between rhetoric and violence, and provides suggestions and resources to take action.
Authentic Relational Conversations: Reaching Across Difference to Build a Pro-Democracy Movement
Reaching across difference using authentic relational conversations and organising to build a pro-democracy movement in the United States.
Easy Read Guides for Social Change
Easy Read Guides to learn about the commons library, social change, campaigning, organising, story and stories of campaigns and people.
Reporting In Contentious Times: Insights for Journalists to Avoid Fanning the Flames A Memo
This memo provides a brief overview of key considerations and pointers for responsible and conflict-sensitive election-related reporting.
What We can Learn from Star Wars’ Andor: The Role of Sacrifice in Revolutionary Organising
The article discusses the importance of sacrifice in achieving social change, using the Star Wars TV show Andor as an example.
Every Worker in Australia: A Race Class Narrative
This guide offers a blueprint for building and sustaining the collective power needed for workplace and electoral wins.
Storytelling for Deep Impact Course
A course to understand the basics of storytelling to change hearts and minds and specifically to win over the ‘moveable middle’.
Why North-South Intersectionality Matters in Climate Justice: Perspectives of South Asian Australian Youth Climate Activists
What does climate justice actually look like in the Australian climate movement? Recommendations from a report by SAPNA reveal the need for diversity.
Campaign Communications Course
A course for grassroot groups to understand the basics of public communications for building a convincing, winning campaign.
Planning your First Campaign: Everyday Activism Handout Pack
Are you planning your first campaign? This Handout is designed to give you the skills and confidence to run your first campaign.