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The World We Want | Resources and Further Information
The World We Want talk is an antidote to the doom and gloom that many of us feel about the climate and ecological emergency, and the terrifying reality of natural disasters we either experience or watch live on the news. The talk shows you that a world worth l...
Big Tech Exit Guide
Big Tech Exit Guide: One Rebel's Journey of Digital Sovereignty as Non-Violent Direct Action ❓ Why Make The Switch? Recently, I started a journey to improve my digital privacy. Along the way, I discovered something powerful: moving away from Big Tech isn't jus...
1. Read First
Welcome to the Prepare for Action [PfA] Facilitator's Guide. This guide is designed to support you to deliver the PfA workshop using the training video. Facilitators are the 'third trainer' alongside the two speakers in the video. As a Facilitator, you are ess...
2. Who is the workshop for?
PfA is for people who want to know how to prepare to take any kind of peaceful action [known as Nonviolent Direct Action - NVDA]. Some people may already have prior experience of protests and could be looking for a refresher. The training includes some challen...
3. Preparation
Watch the video beforehand to familiarise yourself. We expect that all participants will abide by Extinction Rebellion's Rebel Agreement [sometimes known as the Rebel Code] during training sessions. The video can be used in-person or online. You don’t nee...
4. Timings
This video is based on a 90 minute workshop. How long your session lasts will vary depending on the number of participants and whether your session is in-person or online. It is important to take as many breaks as you think your participants need e.g if you ha...
5. Tips For Online Training
Introducing Yourself As we refer to Facilitators throughout the workshop please introduce yourself before the video begins. We suggest that you say you are the ‘third trainer’ and will be actively leading them through parts of the session. Check-Ins and Check...
6. Tips For In-Person Training
Pre-Prep Links: It is possible that some of your attendees will not be able to make a note of links. If you have their email address you can send them these or you can also produce a handout of essential links / QR codes. There are Extinction Rebellion GDPR...
7. Preparation for the Spectrum Line
A Light-Bulb Moment! This is the part of the video where you will need to lead your group through an important and thought-provoking exercise. You will need to do a little preparation before the session. When you do your pre-prep, please pay particular attenti...
8. Deescalation Practice
Not everyone relishes role-play so encourage people to see the Breakout Rooms or the discussion groups as safe spaces. Timings are critical. If delivering online, you will need to use Breakout Rooms or, if in-person, ask pairs to spread out around your room. T...
9. Decision-Making Practice
This is intended to be an almost non-verbal exercise. In this scenario there are likely to be police or security guards close by. So the proposal process and hand-signals will allow for speed and privacy. Remind people that there will have been an action ...
10. Endings
If your session has been a part of an action briefing, you can pass over to the action planners to talk specifics. If not, you may like to spend a few moments discussing the ‘what next’ question that we pose at the end of the video and sign-posting people wher...
Prepare for Action
Prepare for Action [PfA] training consists of a: stand alone video for anyone to watch. Prepare for Action [PfA] training video. Facilitator's Guide for anyone to deliver the training in a group either online or in-person. Find all the resources in the Prepare...
A Hot Weekend : Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept
Two days of conversation, community, creativity and action! Date: 12th-13th September Venue: Raines Foundation School, Approach Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9LY More info here about the venue and accessibility. Food will be provided at various times over the week...
Love, Rage and ACTION : Mon 14 Sept
On Monday 14th we take to the streets. The National Security Assessment has been redacted, hidden. The Government knows that climate breakdown is here, yet where is their plan? How do they intend to secure a liveable future for the British people? Food will be...
Disobey - No to Big Tech
Further Resources
Money and AI Practical resources for resisting the growing influence of unethical financial systems and artificial intelligence in everyday life: Bank Better (business banking campaign) SWITCHED (personal bank switching) Triodos Bank Nationwide Covea insurance...
Get Creative
To CREATE is to REBEL To REBEL is to CREATE We need your selfies for a video Take action right now - let’s visually unite our community to help amplify the Love & Rage action in September. 📸 Create a sign with ‘Tell the Truth’ or ‘Act Now’ in big black letters...