Knowledge roundups are created in response to questions raised by members of the Global Grassroots Support Network (GGSN). The GGSN is an initiative building upon the Blueprints for Change* project. The GGSN is a security-conscious community of practice that aims to improve support for grassroots movements around the world, without a top-heavy structure.
Our network works with grassroots groups, and the groups that support them, that are advancing climate justice, racial and economic justice, gender / sexual and reproductive rights, and political freedoms and civil rights. We share knowledge around common challenges that these groups face, and how each project has solved for them. Questions are raised to other GGSN members to compile the knowledge and resources we have to respond.
In this roundup, we responded to the question: I’m seeking advanced level organizing support for those that want to ‘level up’ from 101 trainings.
GGSN community answers
Haiiya
Haiiya has training offerings, online for 5 days, International and in English. Might be a good one to follow for ongoing opportunities. Check for offerings here.
Social Movement Technologies
Social movement technologies has some advanced training options, and they won’t turn away people who can’t pay.
The Campaigning Forum
E forum in the UK might be worth looking into.
Power Labs
Offers some advanced trainings, kind of expensive but looks good-https://powerlabs.io/nerdy-movement-study-group
Sociocracy For All
Has trainings for all levels of organizers, some free: https://www.sociocracyforall.org/sociocracy-trainings/
Rosa Luxembourg – Organizing for Power and Power Up!
Strong foundations and skill-ups in structure-based organizing. Works for a multitude of contexts! https://www.rosalux.de/en/o4p
The People’s Academy
An online course starting in April that bridges theory, history, and strategy to underpin our common struggle for a better world, with the lens of revolutionary movements throughout the history of the Global South. It addresses more advanced historical and theoretical contexts of movements. Also includes exploring “the strategic successes and failures of popular movements, understanding how theory, practice, and historical contingency shape the formation of forces prepared to fight and win.” -Progressive International: https://act.progressive.international/academy/
Ulex Project
Offers various training and reflection spaces, on topics including but not limited to: burnout prevention, collaboration, power dynamics, navigating conflict, movement building, anti-oppression and empowerment and specific community work.
Attribution
Input and resources for this guide were provided by:
- Haiiya
- Social Movement Technologies
- The Campaigning Forum
- Power Labs
- Sociocracy For All
- Rosa Luxembourg – Organizing for Power and Power Up!
- People’s Academy
- Ulex project
Individual contributors to the knowledge roundup have been anonymized.
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