Empowering Communities: A Grassroots Organizing Approach
Empowering Communities: A Grassroots Organizing Approach is an 8-week program (Weekly 2-hour sessions) during which the student learns about how to advocate for social change
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Target Audience: Aspiring community organizers, activists, nonprofit leaders, and volunteers interested in building power from the ground up to advocate for social change.
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Week-by-Week Breakdown:
Week 1: Introduction to Grassroots Organizing
Week 2: Building Relationships and Trust in Communities
Week 3: Identifying and Defining Issues
Week 4: Mobilizing and Recruiting Volunteers
Week 5: Power Mapping and Strategy Development
Week 6: Organizing Campaigns and Direct Action
Week 7: Media, Messaging, and Storytelling
Week 8: Sustainability, Fundraising, and Long-Term Impact
Evaluation: Participants will be evaluated based on their engagement with course materials, participation in group discussions, and their ability to apply organizing strategies through practical assignments and the final project.