How can a community with limited resources create change?

Learn how communities can organize to turn their resources into power for change in our Orientation to Organizing on July 9th 10am US Eastern Time!

We will delve into the organizing and public narrative practices developed by Marshall Ganz at the Harvard Kennedy School and his associates with examples from the ground.

For this session, we are partnering with Mike Perry and Amrit Parhar from the Institute of Change Leaders (ICL) in Canada. When Mike’s community in a small rural town was devastated by the loss of loved ones in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors, their families, and concerned citizens came together to take action to change the broken system of long-term care. Drawing on organizing practices, the Long-Term Care Coalition helped secure a $4 million commitment from the provincial government to improve conditions in nursing homes in their community .

This popular 3-hour introductory session is a great opportunity for anyone involved in organizing, civic engagement, and movement building.
If you are at the beginning of your organizing journey, this session provides an overview of the fundamentals of community organizing illustrated by concrete examples.
For experienced organizers, this is a great refresher on the basics of organizing as well as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the practices as you explore it through a real campaign case.
Either way, bring other members of your team, organization, and community to join you in learning together!

This is an interactive session that offers:

• Introduction of the organizing fundamentals: A grasp of the five leadership practices of the community organizing framework: public narrative, relationship building, team structuring, strategizing, and mobilizing people to action.
• Practical learning: See the leadership practices in action through real examples from an organizing campaign to change long-term care in Canada.
• Connection with the community: Meet organizers and leaders from around the world who might just be working on similar challenges or have a solution you might be looking for. Exchange experiences, gain insights, and expand your community globally.
• Introduction to LCN: Get to know LCN better! Receive an overview of the Leading Change Network and the different learning, relationship-building and coaching opportunities.

For more information about this event please contact Sachiko Osawa