Member Reflections

A guest post by LCN member Drew Serres from Network Delaware (US) an organization focused on organizing, leadership development, and policy change. “Give light, and people will find the way…” ~ Ella Baker I always thought of myself as a quiet guy and never thought I could do much to support a cause. I thought

Can we celebrate in times of tragedy? Reflection written by Brian Rawson, LCN member Marshall Ganz teaches that celebration is an integral part of the cycle of organizing: Plan an action. Execute. Reflect. Celebrate. Repeat. Celebration is not only appropriate at time of victory, but on a regular basis. It helps us unwind after

Why Public Narrative Works? Reflection written by Sandy Dang, LCN member “First of all, I would like to say thank you for the best training I have ever had in my life. For me, you encouraged me to feel better about this life, about what I am doing and about my future.” Quoc An Pham,

Whose music? Our music! Reflection written by Brian Rawson, LCN member Luis Valdez of Teatro Campesino with guitar at UFW events. Civil rights anthems synonymous with defeating Jim Crow segregation. Songs of revolution in Tahrir Square. We’ve seen how music plays a part in movements. But how do we incorporate it into our day to

The Power of Narrative Training in Communities with Factional Strife Reflection written by Nizar Farsakh, LCN member When my Iraqi friend approached me to run a leadership and advocacy training of Iraqi activists last year, I got very excited but also very apprehensive. She and I had worked before in a progressive MENA region focused