You’re not failing social change can be slow. Here are resources to explore around time, slow change and the concept of failure.
Topic: Theories of Change
Theories of Change
In order to make change you need to decide how you think that change will come about, and base on your actions on your best guess. For collective work to be effective it’s important the theory of change is shared. This topic includes activities and discussion starters for exploring different theories, as well as details on some particular approaches.
Cosmo-local Work: Using Commons Based Practices for Equitable and Sustainable Living
Excerpts from the Cocmo-local work handbook discuss key concepts regarding a form of Commoning and includes a case study about a project.
(Dis)solution Magazine
(Dis)solution is an Australian online and print journal published in Naarm/Melbourne. It is born out of a need for radical, critical thought and expression, particularly from emerging writers, artists and activists which challenges the catastrophic, ecocidal structures of the 21st century.
The Activist Handbook: Campaigning Guides for Activists
The Activist Handbook is a ‘wikipedia’ style website that provides guides and resources for people to become effective activists.
Systems Thinking and Campaigning: An Interview with Nicky Ison
This interview with Nicky Ison includes tools and ideas for how to incorporate systems thinking into your campaign work and strategy.
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Where’s the Power? Developing Your Theory of Change [Template]
An introduction to developing your Theory of Change and a template based on the works of Marshall Ganz, Harvard Professor.
Key Resources from Mobilisation Lab
Reports, toolkits, templates and guides from Mobilisation Lab including campaign strategy, storytelling, digital campaigning, security and more.
All About Movements: Why Building Movements Creates Deeper Change
Why do movements matter? Why do we march on the streets or come together online? Great resource on movements and movement building.
All About Power: Understanding Social Power and Power Structures
An essential primer for activists to understand and explore how power impacts their work in order to design strategies from a more comprehensive, shared definition and analysis of power as it operates in society.
ChangeMakers Organising School – Online Course (Videos)
ChangeMakers Organising School – Training (videos and slides) to connect and deepen knowledge to organise for social change.
You’re not Failing, Social Change can Be Slow
You’re not failing social change can be slow. Here are resources to explore around time, slow change and the concept of failure.
Cosmo-local Work: Using Commons Based Practices for Equitable and Sustainable Living
Excerpts from the Cocmo-local work handbook discuss key concepts regarding a form of Commoning and includes a case study about a project.
(Dis)solution Magazine
(Dis)solution is an Australian online and print journal published in Naarm/Melbourne. It is born out of a need for radical, critical thought and expression, particularly from emerging writers, artists and activists which challenges the catastrophic, ecocidal structures of the 21st century.
The Activist Handbook: Campaigning Guides for Activists
The Activist Handbook is a ‘wikipedia’ style website that provides guides and resources for people to become effective activists.
Systems Thinking and Campaigning: An Interview with Nicky Ison
This interview with Nicky Ison includes tools and ideas for how to incorporate systems thinking into your campaign work and strategy.
Where’s the Power? Developing Your Theory of Change [Template]
An introduction to developing your Theory of Change and a template based on the works of Marshall Ganz, Harvard Professor.
Key Resources from Mobilisation Lab
Reports, toolkits, templates and guides from Mobilisation Lab including campaign strategy, storytelling, digital campaigning, security and more.
All About Movements: Why Building Movements Creates Deeper Change
Why do movements matter? Why do we march on the streets or come together online? Great resource on movements and movement building.
All About Power: Understanding Social Power and Power Structures
An essential primer for activists to understand and explore how power impacts their work in order to design strategies from a more comprehensive, shared definition and analysis of power as it operates in society.
ChangeMakers Organising School – Online Course (Videos)
ChangeMakers Organising School – Training (videos and slides) to connect and deepen knowledge to organise for social change.