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Update: both surveys will close by end of 8th May 2026. A short survey developed by the 'Pathways' circle was sent out via the XRUK email list in April/May 2026. A second longer anonymous survey developed by the 'DAIC (Data Analytics and Insights) circle was a...

Introduction Prepare for Action [PfA] training is essential for anyone who wants to stay safe whilst exercising their right to create change through peaceful civil disobedience. The training includes a mix of information, discussion and practice. By the end, ...

Hello and Welcome! This page is for people who attended a Prepare for Action [PfA] workshop. Your facilitator will have given you the link to this page where you will find all of the information referred to during the video. Understanding Nonviolent Direct Act...

Thinking about joining XR? If you want to know more about joining XR go to our Welcome to XR shelf. Where is my nearest group? If you are wondering what to do next you can find and contact your nearest Local Group or Community Group and join your nearest act...

This information is for you if you are part of an organisation or group allied to Extinction Rebellion [XR]. You are welcome to use this Prepare for Action [PfA] training video [ADD LINK] with your members, especially if you are planning to collaborate with us...

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: 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...

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 [ADD LINK]. Facilitators are the 'third trainer' alongside the two speakers in the video. As a Facilitator, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 [PfA] training consists of a: stand alone video for anyone to watch. [ADD LINK] Facilitator's Guide for anyone to deliver the training in a group either online or in-person. Find all the resources in the Prepare for Action Training book o...