Training bits are small pieces of inspiration, tools or background in activism and social change. Each training bit has something for you to learn, to act upon and to share with other activists. You are free to choose the bits you want and do them in your own pace.
Training Bits
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Background
Gender Roles and Equity
Learn about how power, privilege and discrimination relate to gender.
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Background
Making Campaigns from 'Doing'
When making campaigns you need to lead by example. You cannot simply tell people what to do, you need to show them that yo...
20.0
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Inspiration
Experiential Learning: Theorists and Practitioners
Learn about some of the key figures of the 20th century who were connected to the concept of experiential learning.
10.0
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Background
Why telling stories is important for tax campaigning
So how do we talk about tax? How do we inspire the public to take action against unfair tax rules and companies that use t...
20.0
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Tool
Transparency Boards
When aid money is spent in disaster situations, it is important for the public to have access the information too. Click h...
20.0
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Background
Photojournalism
For over 150 years, photography has been used to tell stories. Learn about the history of photojournalism.
40.0
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Inspiration
Case: The Iconic Ribbon
First it was red, then pink, and then it became many other colors too. The AIDS ribbon is a good example of a powerful mem...
20.0
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Background
The Ethics of Participatory Digital Mapping with Communities
Digital mapping as a tool in the participatory development toolkit has generated a great deal of interest in the developme...
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Background
How can images be a powerful resource in tax campaigning?
Is a picture really worth a thousand words? Think about what you tend to remember more – an image, or a block of text? Tax...
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Inspiration
Citizen Journalism: Iranian Green Revolution
This bit looks into the importance of citizen journalism in Iran's 2009 Green Revolution and how information was shared wi...
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Inspiration
Invisible Theatre
Theatre is not only performed on a stage with styled actors and actresses. It can happen just next to you on the sidewalk,...
160.0
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Tool
Creating Urgency in your Communications
It is not always so easy to get people to act. For this, you need to know what strategies to use to kick-start your audience!
50.0
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Background
Branding: Getting Noticed
Learn the significance of branding your campaign, to become more accessible to your audience and to be in control of your ...
50.0
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Inspiration
Photojournalist: James Nachtwey
This bit explores a modern photojournalist, some of his extraordinary work, and the moral dilemma of making a profession o...
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Tool
Meditate and be more aware
Use meditation to become more aware when organising and managing a campaign internally. Practising in the way of Chogyam T...
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Inspiration
Humor and Satire
If you can make the enemy look ridiculous, you are already partly successful. Be inspired by the serious side of humor.
30.0
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Tool
Handling an Interview
Sooner or later you'll be asked to give an interview. When this happens it's important to be prepared!
40.0
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Tool
Press Releases and Press Conferences
This bit looks into how to address the press during press conferences, as well as, how to create press releases to communi...
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Background
Unintended and Unwanted Pregnancies
Explore the different options and consequences of unintended or unwanted pregnancies.
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Background
What is Pregnancy?
Learn about the scientific process of how pregnancy happens.
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