Introduction to Community Organising

🚀 Introduction to Community Organising 🎓

Course Overview

Welcome to Community organising, Social Justice, Feminist leadership - a transformative journey with One Future Collective. We are a feminist social purpose organisation committed to fostering social justice and empowering communities through care and collective action.

What You'll Discover in This Course 🌱

• The Essence of Community Organising: Uncover the true meaning of community organising, its importance, and how it serves as a cornerstone for achieving social justice.
• Feminist Leadership: Explore the intersection of feminist leadership with community organising and understand how these practices empower individuals and communities.
• Frameworks & Models: Gain insights into key frameworks and models that define effective community organising, distinguishing it from mere mobilisation.
• Power Building: Learn about the principles of power building within organising efforts and how to strategically apply these in various social contexts.

Course Content Breakdown 📚

• The Pillars of Community Organising: We will break down what community organising entails, its goals, strategies, and values.
• Feminist Perspectives: Discover how feminist leadership principles can enhance and elevate community organising initiatives.
• Comparing & Contrasting: Understand the nuanced differences between community organising and mobilising, and how to effectively incorporate feminist leadership into your practice.
• The Five Organising Questions: Learn and apply a practical tool that will help you understand community needs and build effective strategies for change.

Learning Outcomes 🎯

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• ✅ Understand Community Organising: Gain a comprehensive view of what community organising is and how it can be used as a tool for social justice.
• ✅ Explore Models: Familiarise yourself with different models and approaches in community organising, and identify the key components that set them apart from other forms of collective action.
• ✅ Feminist Leadership Integration: Learn how to integrate feminist leadership principles into your community organising practice to foster inclusivity and empowerment.
• ✅ Power Building Strategies: Explore strategies for power building within your community through organising efforts.
• ✅ The Five Organising Questions: Master the use of this essential tool to discern community needs, articulate clear goals, and strategise actions that will lead to meaningful change.

Join Us on This Journey

Embark on a path to understanding and participating in community organising with a feminist lens. Through this course, you will gain valuable insights, learn practical tools, and engage with the transformative potential of collective action for social justice.

We can't wait for you to join us! Let's build a world where every person can live a life of safety, dignity, and belongingness. 🌈🤝