European Changemakers

Join other changemakers from across Europe and beyond for free tools, online training and inspiring stories.

Resources

Here you’ll find a collection of how-to guides covering everything you need to know, whatever change you’re working on. There are also a number of free digital tools to help activists with their work.

SPREAD THE WORD

communication

When it comes to the type of content you put on social media, there is often this pressure to make sure it’s perfect. That it lo...

BUILDING YOUR BASE

community

Start by organising events that have a low threshold for people to join. Host a movie screening, organise a picnic, invite a guest...

TAKE TO THE STREETS

TAKE TO THE STREETS

actions

When we think about creating change, demonstrations are one of the first things that come to mind. Throughout history we hear exam...

BLOCKADES

actions

There are generally speaking two types of blockades; soft and hard blockades. Soft blockades are human barriers, sitting in a line...

PRESS RELEASE

communication

To make the front page, you need to be newsworthy. The first step is to make your event or campaign different, interesting and exc...

FUNDRAISING

community

Whatever the cause that you are working for, some money will always be needed. Many groups start with self-funding from their own ...

PETITIONS

communication

Petitions can be a very powerful tool, as they both raise awareness around an issue and urge people to stand up and demand a chang...

BANNER DROP

BANNER DROP

actions

A banner drop is an effective way to frame or contextualize your event or protest. Banner hangs can function as public service ann...

HACK THEIR STORY

communication

Companies live by their brand name and the story they tell to their customers. Politicians build a story around their campaign abo...

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