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[Events] Join ECF events in London, Berlin or Oxford?

by Duane Raymond (FairSay)

Hi subscribers to the events-only list :-) You don't see much from this list, but hopefully quality will more than ma e up for the quantity as here are three upcoming ECF events between now and March 2024. I'm organising a new event: the Campaigning Leadership Forum on Nov 2-3 in London <https://fairsay.com/campaigning-leadership-forum-2023/> for you and your peers in senior leadership roles. There are two steams: one for senior leaders (e.g. CEOs, Directors, Heads of) and one for Rising leaders (e.g. team managers). You can choose to come for one day or both. Send a few leaders to have more internal support post-event. Recommend it to your boss, peers and junior leaders. See more at: https://fairsay.com/campaigning-leadership-forum-2023/ Cheers, Duane ------------------------------ New Campaigning Leadership Forum Nov 2-3 in London After more than 20 years of running the annual Campaigning Forum event, those early participants have now risen through the ranks and many are in senior roles. If that is you. It is time for a new event using the same wonderful format for senior and rising leaders: the Campaigning Leadership Forum <https://fairsay.com/campaigning-leadership-forum-2023/>. There are two main strams: for senior leaders (CEOs, directors, heads of) and the rising leaders stream for team leaders. With elections on the horizon and the need for progressive action stronger than ever, this is where you neet, learn and organise. Join and spread the word: https://fairsay.com/campaigning-leadership-forum-2023/ PS Join the new Campaigning Leadership email discussion list <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-n/> to learn more Send practitioners to ECF Europe Nov 8-9, Berlin [image: Berlin Campaign Forum logo] <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-p/> *The reasons keep growing:* 1. *Who's going?*: See the current list of the event participants <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-c/>. 2. *Innovation*: The pandemic prevented us from having large group *in-person discussions that drive sector innovation* - coming to the Berlin Campaign Forum brings those back 3. *New world*: We're in a new world from 2019 (the last Berlin ECF event) and we need to share and strategise, plus EU elections are coming in June 2024. 4. *Personal resiliance*: it is tough for many working from home. Coming to ECF events is a* celebration of the work we all do* and a re-affirmation of its value and that we aren't alone. Many past participants describe it as therapy. 5. *Networking*: Connecting face-to-face with peers is even more important now that more of us are working from home. It is a* key factor in your career developmen*t - so seize the opportunity. 6. *Learning*: At ECF events we learn be sharing - and there is always more to learn to improve what we do back in our own work. You can *learn a years worth in just 2 days* - so well worth the time. Learn more and apply the Berlin Campaign Forum 2023 event >> <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-f/> Save the date for Campaigning Forum Oxford 2024 *Mar 19-21 2024* is already booked for the Campaigning Forum, Oxford - and I already have people who have emailed me to get a place! If you can't make Berlin or London in November, Oxford will be the next chance for joining an ECF event, so save the date. Applications will open in November 2023. Looking for a job or project work? Get only ECF job and project roundups by subscribing to the jobs only email list <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-z/>. Need to hire staff or experts? Post a job to the ECF community and beyond. See the options and more details <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-v/>, We're smarter together. *Copy, paste, edit and share this >> * The ECF Community only grows when we (the community) tell other colleagues and peers. If ECF events or the community is the secret to your success, share it with others via email, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Tell others about ECF Since you are also active in campaigning via digital networks, do you already know about the Campaigning Forum community? It is a global community and a series of annual events around the world. They are for people like us to share, discuss and learn how to campaign more effectively via digital networks. You can find out more and join at https://fairsayforum.com/join/ lists/ecf.campaigningforum.com/ <http://news.fairsay.com/t/r-l-ttuhhldd-bjuhddimd-e/> ======================================================== Duane Raymond (pronouns: he/him) FairSay - Making Campaigning Count UK: +44 (0)207 993 4200 Switzerland: +41 (0)43 538 3641 Skype: fairsay LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duane Web: https://fairsay.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairsay FairSay is a ltd. company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 5244802 [image: .]

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[Events] [Training] Movement Building, 29 March 2023, Manchester

by Andy King

*Movement Building Training | Wednesday 29 March* (see location on Google maps) <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Friend's+Meeting+House,+6+Mount+St,+Manchester+M2+5NS/@53.4783751,-2.2480858,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1c211b19963:0x95be2921bddef67d!8m2!3d53.4783751!4d-2.2458971!16s%2Fg%2F11bytpchnv?hl=en> Our Movement Building Training is coming to *Manchester*! Designed for organisations and changemakers who want to understand how social movements are built, organised and enabled to take action. This workshop will be *useful for anyone who is aspiring to spark or grow a social movement, or wants to understand how to engage existing movements*. *The workshop will cover:* - The founding principles of movements: the purpose, experiences and values that movement members share - The journey of your movement members: how they will engage, their actions, and recognition - The infrastructure of your movement: how to organise, communicate and connect with movements. How to identify the resources that movements need to get going *and stay moving*. *Find out more → <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/movement-building-training-march-2…>* *"We travelled over from Northern Ireland to attend this and it has been worth it for our organisation, staff & young people. A fantastic, informative and reflective process that we will use – very practical." *– Janene Ware, Bytes Project *"The practical application of the canvas was immediately relatable and understandable." *– Mila, Grenfell Activist *"The Movement Building Canvas is a dynamic model that stimulated rich and engaging discussion about our next steps as a complex and multifaceted organisation. Thank you!" *– Phoebe, MS Society *"Thank you for designing a thought-provoking and comprehensive workshop. Your framework, style and expert advice got the best from our group of diverse stakeholders."* – Ambica Jobanputra, BeyondMe *"The Movement Building Canvas workshop was really inspiring and I left buzzing with so many useful ways to articulate the development of our work and think differently about it to move it on." *– Elli Moody, Girlguiding *Register to join → <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/movement-building-training-march-2…>* Andy King (he/him) Communications Manager +44(0)7810 402 361 _______________________ [image: https://hubs.ly/H0RkczK0] <https://hubs.ly/H0RkczK0> <https://bcorporation.net/directory/the-social-change-agency> <https://twitter.com/SocialChangeAg> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-change-agency/> <https://hubs.la/H0RkgYJ0> <https://hubs.ly/H0Rkfs80> Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 Celebrating a decade of social change <https://hubs.la/Q01zKMl-0> 👈 5 min read The Social Change Agency Ltd, All Saints Church Hall, Carnegie St, London N1 9QW | Company No: 08382892 | The Social Change Nest CIC | Company No: 12611737

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[Events] [Training] Advocacy Strategy and Influencing Skills, May-June 2023, Online

by Training

Online training: Advocacy Strategy and Influencing Skills, May-June 2023<https://www.intrac.org/event/advocacy-strategy-and-influencing-skills-onlin…> This online course introduces participants to the core skills needed to influence powerful stakeholders and policy processes in a range of contexts. It also gives participants a thorough understanding of how to develop and monitor effective advocacy strategies. The course is articulated in 8 weekly modules, with a combination of seven live sessions (via Zoom) and independent learning activities on INTRAC eLearning platform, which will help consolidate your learning and further explore the topics that are most relevant to you. A critical element of the course is the interaction with other participants and the opportunity to share and learn from each other’s experiences and stories. A one-to-one mentoring session with the course trainer is offered to each participant as part of the course, providing space to work through and identify potential solutions to specific advocacy challenges you are facing or support for getting started if you are new to advocacy. This training course is particularly relevant to those with some experience in advocacy which they would like to build on, as well as to those who are intending to engage in some form of advocacy in the near future. Participants do not need to have had formal work experience in this area or to have worked in an advocacy/policy role. Testimonials from previous cohorts: “I thought I was an expert in the advocacy, but I have just realized that I had gaps through the training. Sharing of experiences was one of the aspects I valued most, it gave me a chance to learn from a pool of experts with who have gained their experience in varied contexts.” (Louis N., Malawi) “The trainer is hugely experienced, I received a good amount of personal attention and support with my assignments, and the flow of the course makes a lot of sense. I learnt a lot!” (Ronja U., Netherlands) Deadline for applications: 18 April 2023 Fees: £750 (subject to review in March – apply now to get locked in at the current price). A limited number of Training Access Scholarships is available to participants from the Global South who meet eligibility criteria. Training calendar Enrolment and preliminary activities on the eLearning platform From Wednesday 3 May 2023 Module 1 : Introducing Advocacy Live session: Wednesday 10 May 2023, 1pm UK time Module 2: Developing an advocacy strategy Live session: Wednesday 17 May 2023, 1pm UK time Module 3: Analysing the context for your advocacy Live session: Wednesday 24 May 2023, 1pm UK time Module 4: Power and Stakeholder analysis No live session Module 5: What approach to take? Live session: Wednesday 7 June 2023, 1pm UK time Module 6: Advocacy roadmap Live session: Wednesday 14 June 2023, 1pm UK time Module 7: Advocacy strategy planning, monitoring and evaluation Live session: Wednesday 21 June 2023, 1pm UK time Module 8: Advocacy messages and persuasive techniques Live session: Wednesday 28 June 2023, 1pm UK time For further details and to apply: https://www.intrac.org/event/advocacy-strategy-and-influencing-skills-onlin… [INTRAC log with tagline "INTRAC for civil society"] Annalisa Addis (she/her) Training Coordinator training(a)intrac.org │ training(a)intrac.org www.intrac.org<http://www.intrac.org/> │ Find us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/INTRACforcivilsociety>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/intrac_uk>, and LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/242570> Usual hours: 9.00am-2.00pm UK time To arrange a call with us, visit our contact page<https://www.intrac.org/contact-us/> INTRAC is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England, No. 2663769. Registered Charity No: 1016676 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email (including any attachments) is meant only for the intended recipient. It may also contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any reliance on, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this email or attachments is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately by email if you have received this message by mistake and delete the email and all attachments.

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[Events] [Training] Power Mapping for Campaigners, 16 January, London, UK

by Andy King

*Power Mapping for Campaigners | 13.00 - 17.00, Monday 16 January* At Lift, Islington - view map <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lift/@51.5324999,-0.1147625,17z/data=!3m2…> *Back by popular demand!* *The essential, practical tool for campaigners – If you want to influence change you need to understand who holds the power.* Power mapping is a way to visualise and create a shared understanding of where power and influence is held. Knowing this enables you to focus your resources, target key decision makers and forward plan tactics for maximum impact. *Find out more → <https://hubs.la/Q01x9t8S0>* *The power analysis method has transformed the way we approach and understand our policy reform goals. Definitely recommended. – *Charlotte Threipland, APPEAL *Five things you’ll come away with:* - A big picture view of the issue and where you sit in relation to other influencers, decision makers and stakeholders. - An understanding of who holds the power and who you need to engage to make change happen. - A route map of tactical options and how they might play out. - The tools that will enable you to develop a laser focused campaign strategy with the best chance of success. - A framework you can use again and again to status check, track your impact and plot your moves towards your campaign goal. *Register to join → <https://hubs.la/Q01x9t8S0>* Andy King (he/him) Communications Manager +44(0)7810 402 361 _______________________ <https://thesocialchangeagency.org> <https://bcorporation.net/directory/the-social-change-agency> <https://twitter.com/SocialChangeAg> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-change-agency/> <https://pages.thesocialchangeagency.org/newsletter> <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/blog/the-social-change-agency-podcast/> Is funding bureaucracy killing grassroot movements? <https://hubs.la/Q01rPhL10> 👈 3 min read The Social Change Agency Ltd, All Saints Church Hall, Carnegie St, London N1 9QW | Company No: 08382892 | The Social Change Nest CIC | Company No: 12611737

1 year, 9 months

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[Events] Newspeak House, London, 15th January,Workshop: Exploring New AI Tools for Campaigning

by Hannah O'Rourke

Over the last 6 months there has been a breakthrough in powerful new AI technologies, from Stable Diffusion to ChatGPT. These new tools will undoubtedly impact campaigning in all sorts of ways, from automatically drafting text, creating and editing images and video, analysing data and more. How can we use these tools in campaigning? How could they improve the way we work? Join us on *15th January* for an exploratory session as we put these new tools to the test! In this workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies and explore how you might use them in your campaign work. You'll learn about prompt engineering and how to effectively guide the output of AI tools to get the results you want. These tools are so new that nobody is an expert, and you don’t need to be able to code to access them, so all activists, organisers, and campaigners are welcome! Sign up here. <https://lu.ma/CampaignLabAIWorkshop>

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[Events] London - Training for Changemakers - Sept 2022

by Andy King

Join us at one of our next training workshops and learn how to accelerate your social impact by using 21st-century organising techniques. Coming up in September... *7 Sept * | *Movement Building Training* <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/movement-building-training-sept-20…> Designed for organisations and institutions who want to understand how social movements are built, organised and enabled to take action. This workshop will be useful for anyone who is aspiring to spark or grow a social movement, or wants to understand how to engage existing movements. *"We travelled over from Northern Ireland to attend this and it has been > worth it for our organisation, staff & young people. A fantastic, > informative and reflective process that we will use – very practical." – *Janene > Ware, Bytes Project" *14 Sept* | *Power Mapping for Campaigners* <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/power-mapping-for-campaigners/> The essential, practical tool for campaigners. If you want to influence change you need to understand who holds the power. Power mapping is a way to visualise and create a shared understanding of where power and influence is held. Knowing this enables you to focus your resources, target key players and forward plan tactics for maximum impact. *"The power analysis method has transformed the way we approach and > understand our policy reform goals. Definitely recommended." –* Charlotte > Threipland, APPEAL *22 Sept *| *Network Building Training* <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/intro-to-network-building/> Networks of people are the lifelines that run through social movements. Learn how to build and manage a thriving community of practice enabling collective learning and action. *"Super useful and essential for building the power of social movements." *– > Carina Millstone, Executive Director at Feedback Global *For those who like to plan ahead we currently have all dates listed up to December <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/>. * *All training is on a pay-what-you-can basis.* Andy King (he/him) Communications Manager +44(0)7710 402 361 _______________________ <https://hubs.ly/H0RkcjC0> <https://bcorporation.net/directory/the-social-change-agency> <https://twitter.com/SocialChangeAg> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-change-agency/> <https://hubs.la/H0RkgYJ0> <https://hubs.ly/H0Rkfs80> What the Lionesses can teach us about Collective Leadership <https://thesocialchangeagency.org/blog/what-the-lionesses-can-teach-us-abou…> *< 3 min read* The Social Change Agency Ltd, All Saints Church Hall, Carnegie St, London N1 9QW | Company No: 08382892 | The Social Change Nest CIC | Company No: 12611737

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[Events] online training - Advocacy Strategy and Influencing Skills (INTRAC) - 11 Oct- 6 Dec 2022

by Training

Dear all, INTRAC is currently accepting applications for the upcoming online training course on Advocacy Strategy and Influencing Skills (11 October – 6 December 2022). This online course introduces participants to the core skills needed to influence powerful stakeholders and policy processes in a range of contexts. It also gives participants a thorough understanding of how to develop and monitor effective advocacy strategies. The course is articulated in 8 weekly modules, with a combination of seven live sessions and independent learning. Live sessions are held on Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 2.30pm UK time. Summary of course content: * Identifying common tools and techniques behind successful advocacy initiatives * Developing an advocacy strategy – key steps * Analysing the context for your advocacy and where power lies * Developing a theory of change and an advocacy roadmap * Tools and techniques for monitoring and evaluating advocacy, including advocacy indicators * Developing and communicating an advocacy message * Persuasive techniques Fee: £750 GBP full fee + a limited number of Training Access Scholarships (£50 admin fee) available for participants working for small not-for-profits based in the Global South. Deadline for applications: 3 October 2022 Further info and applications: https://www.intrac.org/event/online-advocacy-strategy-and-influencing-skill… [cid:image001.png@01D8B22C.7D26A760] Annalisa Addis (she/her) Training Coordinator Email: aaddis(a)intrac.org<mailto:aaddis@intrac.org> │ training(a)intrac.org<mailto:training@intrac.org> Website: www.intrac.org<http://www.intrac.org/?utm_source=Email%20Footer&utm_medium=Email&utm_campa…> │ Twitter: @intrac_uk<https://twitter.com/intrac_uk> Oxbridge Court, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES, UK Working hours: Mon-Fri, 9.00am – 2.00pm (UK time)

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[Events] Event: Movement Building Training, July 28, London, UK

by Andy King

Our Movement Building Training is back! https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/movement-building-training/ This introductory session is designed for organisations and changemakers who want to *understand how social movements are built, organised and enabled to take action*. This workshop will be useful for anyone who is aspiring to spark or grow a social movement, or wants to understand how to engage existing movements. The Movement Building Canvas is a practical framework to help you design your movement for maximum impact. Tested with NGOs, voluntary organisations and start-ups, it can be used at any time to explore movement building ideas and develop practical plans. *The workshop will cover:* The founding principles of movements: the purpose, experiences and values that movement members share The journey of your movement members: how they will engage, their actions, and recognition The infrastructure of your movement: how to organise, communicate and connect with movements. How to identify the resources that movements need to get going and stay moving. You will leave with a first draft of your Canvas to use with your team, organisation, or coalition. The session will give you an opportunity to share experiences and test out ideas with other movement builders in a supportive environment. Spaces are limited and they tend to go quickly – so grab your ticket today! *Get your ticket here *→ https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/movement-building-training/ *"We travelled over from Northern Ireland to attend this and it has been worth it for our organisation, staff & young people. A fantastic, informative and reflective process that we will use – very practical."* – Janene Ware, Bytes Project *"The practical application of the canvas was immediately relatable and understandable." *– Mila, Grenfell Activist *"The Movement Building Canvas is a dynamic model that stimulated rich and engaging discussion about our next steps as a complex and multifaceted organisation. Thank you!"* – Phoebe, MS Society *"Thank you for designing a thought-provoking and comprehensive workshop. Your framework, style and expert advice got the best from our group of diverse stakeholders. BeyondMe will certainly benefit from this going forward, and I’m confident each of the attendees took something from it that we can apply in our organisations and roles."* – Ambica Jobanputra, BeyondMe *"The Movement Building Canvas workshop was really inspiring and I left buzzing with so many useful ways to articulate the development of our work and think differently about it to move it on."* – Elli Moody, Girlguiding More available dates and upcoming events at: https://thesocialchangeagency.org/events/ Andy King (he/him) Communications Manager +44(0)7710 402 361 _______________________ <https://hubs.ly/H0RkcjC0> <https://bcorporation.net/directory/the-social-change-agency> <https://twitter.com/SocialChangeAg> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-change-agency/> <https://hubs.la/H0RkgYJ0> <https://hubs.ly/H0Rkfs80> Find out how we’re supporting the next iteration of the Mutual Aid Movement >>> <https://hubs.la/Q01d16KM0> The Social Change Agency Ltd, 237 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NG | Company No: 08382892 | The Social Change Nest CIC | Company No: 12611737 On Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 04:30, <events-request(a)campaigningforum.com> wrote: > Send Events: For and by ECFers mailing list submissions to > events(a)campaigningforum.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > events-request(a)campaigningforum.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > events-owner(a)campaigningforum.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Events: For and by ECFers digest..."Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Event: Climate Playtime - Reflecting on Climate Activism with > Lego (In-person/London 21st July 1300 - 1630 & Online 26th and 28th July > 0930 - 1300 BST) > (Lucy Hawthorne) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lucy Hawthorne <lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com> > To: "In-person and online events run by and for the Campaigning Forum > community and wider sector." <events(a)campaigningforum.com> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2022 12:45:51 +0000 > Subject: [Events] Re: Event: Climate Playtime - Reflecting on Climate > Activism with Lego (In-person/London 21st July 1300 - 1630 & Online 26th > and 28th July 0930 - 1300 BST) > Hi all, > > If you a) love Lego and/or b) love the prospect of a stable climate then > consider this email a reminder of two workshops coming up on 21st and 26th July > that will reflect on climate activism in a different way than usual. > > *'Climate Playtime - Reflecting on Climate Activism with Lego' (it's in > the name...) * > > *IN-PERSON, Kennington/London (Thurs 21st July, 1300 - > 1630) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… > <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ…> > * > > *ONLINE (Tues 26th July, 0930 - 1300 BST)* > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… > > > You can expect to have a different kind of conversation about a very > serious subject, and one where we'll be thinking and reflecting on the > state of climate activism through the medium of your rad Lego building > skills, not purely conversation. > > Whether you are an ardent activist or someone who dips their toes in from > time to time, all are truly welcome. > > Registration for the online one closes NEXT TUES 12th JULY to make sure a > lil bag of bricks gets to you in time in the post. Note - this online event > is for people in UK/Western Europe only to try and guarantee postage in > time. > > Come and play! > > Lucy Hawthorne > > Facilitator > > hello(a)catalysts.club or lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyhawthorne/ > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Lucy Hawthorne via Events: For and by ECFers < > events(a)campaigningforum.com> > *Sent:* 07 June 2022 15:32 > *To:* Lucy Hawthorne (formerly NUS, now looking to join as an individual > while I am job hunting) <lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com> > *Cc:* Lucy Hawthorne <lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com> > *Subject:* [Events] Event: Climate Playtime - Reflecting on Climate > Activism with Lego (In-person/London 21st July 1300 - 1630 & Online 26th > and 28th July 0930 - 1300 BST) > > > Afternoon everyone, > > > Calling all climate activists, campaigners and pot stirrers who want to > have some serious fun! > > *In July I’m hosting a few half-day workshops (online or in-person/London) > to chew over the state and challenges of climate activism in a different > way than usual - with Lego! * > > Through an approach called Lego Serious Play, we will playfully disrupt > the conversation-as-usual on climate change and think and feel our way > through a topic that can polarise, fuel determination and despair, fire up > and disengage people all in the same breath. Think of it as a chance for > an entertaining and illuminating timeout from your standard climate > championing days. > > We will explore the context of climate activism and your role within it. > > - > > What is working? What isn’t? > - > > What do you need? What ways of thinking, feeling and acting would help? > - > > If the conversation were lighter, but still rooted in reality, how > might it be? > > I’m interested in whether there is a role for a more playful approach in > efforts to halt climate change. Would joy-sparking, creativity-inducing, > connection making experiences help people think, feel or act differently > than if they were engaged in the way they usually are on climate? Join me > to see if I'm right! > > > > We will refresh our kid-like Lego skills and complete a range of building > challenges in relation to our topics of discussion. No wild Lego building > skills are required :) > > > > *You will…* > > - > > Have some time out from the norm that gives you a breather and deep > reflection > - > > Consider the pain points of your work or activism and what could help > - > > Chew over how climate change feels, from the irritations to the hopes, > frustrations, inspirations and the fears > - > > Gain more understanding of your personal motivations, barriers and > beliefs > - > > Explore how you like to play and how playfulness could support climate > action > > *There is one in-person session in London and two online options where a > returnable pack of Lego will be posted in advance. **NB: Online sessions > are only for people in UK/Western Europe to allow reliable postage time. * > > Registration for the online sessions closes two weeks beforehand to allow > for postage. > > IN-PERSON (LONDON) / Thurs 21st July afternoon at Roots & Shoots, > Kennington. > > > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> > > > ONLINE / Tues 26th July 0930 - 1300 (NB: only for people in UK/Western > Europe due to the need to post materials to use in session) > > > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> > > > ONLINE / Thurs 28th July 0930 - 1300 (NB: only for people in UK/Western > Europe due to the need to post materials to use in session) > > > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> > > > Hope some of you will come and play! Or... if you can't make it but this > sounds interesting, then say hi and perhaps we can chat one day. > > > Lucy > > > Lucy Hawthorne > > Facilitator > > hello(a)catalysts.club or lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyhawthorne/ > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Events: For and by ECFers mailing list -- events(a)campaigningforum.com > To unsubscribe send an email to events-leave(a)campaigningforum.com >

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[Events] Event: Climate Playtime - Reflecting on Climate Activism with Lego (In-person/London 21st July 1300 - 1630 & Online 26th and 28th July 0930 - 1300 BST)

by Lucy Hawthorne

Afternoon everyone, Calling all climate activists, campaigners and pot stirrers who want to have some serious fun! In July I’m hosting a few half-day workshops (online or in-person/London) to chew over the state and challenges of climate activism in a different way than usual - with Lego! Through an approach called Lego Serious Play, we will playfully disrupt the conversation-as-usual on climate change and think and feel our way through a topic that can polarise, fuel determination and despair, fire up and disengage people all in the same breath. Think of it as a chance for an entertaining and illuminating timeout from your standard climate championing days. We will explore the context of climate activism and your role within it. * What is working? What isn’t? * What do you need? What ways of thinking, feeling and acting would help? * If the conversation were lighter, but still rooted in reality, how might it be? I’m interested in whether there is a role for a more playful approach in efforts to halt climate change. Would joy-sparking, creativity-inducing, connection making experiences help people think, feel or act differently than if they were engaged in the way they usually are on climate? Join me to see if I'm right! We will refresh our kid-like Lego skills and complete a range of building challenges in relation to our topics of discussion. No wild Lego building skills are required :) You will… * Have some time out from the norm that gives you a breather and deep reflection * Consider the pain points of your work or activism and what could help * Chew over how climate change feels, from the irritations to the hopes, frustrations, inspirations and the fears * Gain more understanding of your personal motivations, barriers and beliefs * Explore how you like to play and how playfulness could support climate action There is one in-person session in London and two online options where a returnable pack of Lego will be posted in advance. NB: Online sessions are only for people in UK/Western Europe to allow reliable postage time. Registration for the online sessions closes two weeks beforehand to allow for postage. IN-PERSON (LONDON) / Thurs 21st July afternoon at Roots & Shoots, Kennington. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… ONLINE / Tues 26th July 0930 - 1300 (NB: only for people in UK/Western Europe due to the need to post materials to use in session) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… ONLINE / Thurs 28th July 0930 - 1300 (NB: only for people in UK/Western Europe due to the need to post materials to use in session) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-playtime-reflecting-on-climate-activ… Hope some of you will come and play! Or... if you can't make it but this sounds interesting, then say hi and perhaps we can chat one day. Lucy Lucy Hawthorne Facilitator hello(a)catalysts.club or lucy-hawthorne(a)hotmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyhawthorne/

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