It Could Happen Here You Already Know How to Organize
Dec 13, 2024
Discover how your everyday experiences, like hosting a dinner party, can translate into powerful organizing skills. The hosts dive into grassroots activism in Syria and the importance of community ties for meaningful change. They explore how effective teams are formed, likening them to RPG parties, and highlight the diverse skills needed for impactful organizing. Plus, learn practical tips for hosting inclusive community events and see how individual passions can foster connections, all while empowering personal agency in collective efforts.
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Joining an Organization
- Join an organization you like that does good work.
- Look for groups that spend their time taking action instead of infighting.
People Power
- Organizing relies on people, not formal structures or ideologies.
- Many people already possess organizing skills without realizing it.
Migrant Caravan Aid
- James Stout and friends organized aid for a migrant caravan.
- They distributed waffles, raised money, and witnessed self-organization among the migrants.