I have always been a very active person, I like to be everywhere and exploit my passions to the fullest. My main problem, lack of time. I love music which is related to my main passion, dance. I have spent many years of my life exploring the secrets of improvisation in dance and I often […]
For about 5 years I have been involved in working to solve social problems related to education and youth rights, both at local and national level. When I was in school I had the impression that teachers were not very open to talk about life issues with students. It seemed to me that they were […]
At school, in eighth grade, I opened my eyes to the various problems affecting my classmates and young people like me. I saw that nobody was doing anything to counteract these issues and this was unbearable to me, so I decided to do something myself! Day by day I started being active and representing the […]
My daily routine after the accident was a challenge. In 2005, I was successfully admitted to the Greek Police Academy to follow a career as a policeman. However a year later I had an accident and I was forced to end my career because of Greek legislation that required police officers to be able-bodied, a […]
Is it possible to combine art, activism and youth politics? Kelvin Akpaloo is the living proof that this is possible, and above all that you can juggle so many different dimensions effortlessly and elegantly. His secret? Having a genuine passion for everything he does. We had a 30 minutes chat to get to know him […]
We had a fantastic time with Alejandra, a young Spanish woman who suddenly realised she was an advocate. A simple interest in gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights and mental health transformed into online activism, but no worries, this is not slacktivism. Q. Alejandra, it is super nice to have you here with us! You do a […]
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To participate in elections, can provide you a platform to disseminate your messages and inform people about your cause. Learn how to support a candidate or stand for elections yourself.
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A press release should be used When you want to get attention for your campaign, ideally to put pressure on a decision-maker, build public support for your cause or both. Learn how to use this tactic successfully.
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Banner drops attract attention to your cause at a strategic moment when you want to build public support and pressure decision makers. Though, you need to evaluate the risk and safety of this tactic before employing it!
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A media stunt is an activity designed to attract publicity and attention to your cause by doing something novel and newsworthy. Learn how to use this tactic in your campaign.
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Meeting with a political or corporate representative can be a good tactic to employ as a first step of your campaign, to show willingness to engage with decision-makers, or at a later stage to show the support you have built. Learn how to use this tactic successfully.
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Writing an email to your elected representative at the local, national or European level can be a great way to alert them to your issue or campaign. Learn how to use this tactic and involve other people in a mass-email campaign.
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Twitter and other social media platforms can be used to share our campaign messages, actions and ideas in a way that helps to build a broader and more powerful base. Learn how to do it to reinforce your campaign.
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Petitions are a great tool to use at the start of your campaign to build a supporter base. Learn how to start a successful one.
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Storytelling is the most ancient form of communication humans have engaged with. Storytelling appeals to the core of who we are. Therefore, it’s a tactic that can really motivate people to take action. Learn how to apply it in your campaign!
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Postering is a great tactic when you want to draw people’s attention to an issue that perhaps they see or walk past every day, but don’t recognise as it’s so familiar and normalised. Learn how to use this tactic.
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Leafleting can be useful to raise awareness about your issue and spread information about your campaign. Learn how to put this tactic in practice as part of your campaign.
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Becoming your own human banner is a great way to give visibility to your campaign and cause. Learn how to do it on your own or by involving other volunteers.
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Disinvestment is used to pressure a certain sector, a specific company, or a specific country, to change their policies and practices in the direction of your campaign. Learn how to use this tactic and engage other people to follow your example.
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Media engagement involves working with the local, regional or national press to get coverage of your issue. Learn how to engage different media channels in the context of your campaign.
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Taking care of ourselves and of others is an important part of being an activist, but it is not always easy. Take a look at some tips for self care and collective care.
There are easy ways you can take action as an individual. You can add your name to online petitions, write to your local Member of Parliament or local newspaper, or start your own protest.
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Let’s be honest, there are a lot of problems in the world. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. How can I, one individual, possibly make a difference? Well, the good news is that you can.