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Posted by Jodie Martin May 19, 2008 |
Are you an activist looking for better ways to manage your campaign? Or a beginning activist wanting to find out how to get more involved? These top three free activism guides should help you to achieve your goals! The guides below focus on youth, social and student environmental activism but they are useful for activists in all areas.
1. Youth Activism: The Freechild Project "Guide to Social Change Led By and For Young People" by Adam Fletcher and Joseph Vavrus looks at the cycle of youth engagement, youth issues and actions, and tools for youth activism. - Guide to Social Change [PDF]
2. Social Activism: Oxfam America has produced an excellent "Just Add Consciousness: A Guide to Social Activism" is an excellent resource for beginning activists. The guide covers mobilizing people to take action, educating your community, influencing key decision-makers, and how to organize campaigns and get media coverage. - Just Add Consciousness [PDF]
3. Student Activism: Student Environmental Action Coalition offers a free online version of its 104-page "SEAC Organizing Guide". This guide is great for both beginners and experienced activists. It covers all angles of student organizing and action, including information on starting or reviving a group, launching a campaign, building your organization and mobilizing students. - Organizing Guide [PDF]