Successful completion of the "School of resilience"

The training aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences while equipping participants with new tools to enhance the resilience of both staff and volunteers, as well as their organisations.

The topics covered during the training included:

• Strategies for organizational resilience
• Theories of "leaderful movements" as methods for strengthening horizontal work structures and relationships
• Creative tools for social change and innovative fundraising techniques
• Supporting volunteer groups
• Promoting solidarity among movements and groups

As a crucial step in the “Resilient Activism in Times of Uncertainty” project, the School of Resilience was designed as a three-day laboratory for resilient activism. Participants deepened their understanding of the historical and current implications of the shrinking civic space phenomenon. They explored various strategies and theories of change while discussing how to utilize new tools and techniques to mobilize citizens effectively.

The training fostered a better understanding of the role of education in movement building and the theories of change that underlie key strategies and approaches used today. This initiative enhanced participants' abilities to collaborate, create active and supportive networks, and work effectively across differences.

Following the training, a toolkit will be published in English, compiling the knowledge and insights gained on these important topics. It is hoped that this resource will serve as inspiration for other groups, organizations, and movements seeking to enhance their resilience in their work, relationships, and communities.

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