Community Organizing | Freire Institute

Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.

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Price: GBP 250.00

Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy

Education for Social Change

Equipping community practititoners with tools for organizing and mobilizing communities

Making change happen doesn't occur by chance; it requires skillful organizing. This workshop understands organizing itself as a powerful educational process. Drawing inspiration from the practical strategies of organizers like Saul Alinsky and the transformative educational philosophy of Paulo Freire, we focus on praxis – the dynamic process of informed action and critical reflection. This is not just about learning about organizing; it's about deepening your ability to do it effectively and thoughtfully.

We work collaboratively with your group to tailor the sessions to your specific context and challenges. Our goal is to equip you with the understanding and practical tools needed to build collective power. Core areas we typically explore include:

Building your base: Techniques for listening to community concerns, identifying shared issues, forging strong relationships and alliances, and effectively engaging and retaining supporters for your cause.
Structuring for power: Exploring different models for decision-making, designing effective and democratic organizational structures, and developing accountable forms of leadership.
Navigating group dynamics: Strategies for building healthy group dynamics, navigating conflict constructively, and utilizing dialogue and negotiation effectively.
Strategic planning and action: Developing clear strategies, realistic action plans, mapping resources effectively, and designing creative, impactful tactics.
Learning and sustaining the effort: Embedding a process of action-reflection to learn continuously from experience, training others within your group, and renewing energy and enthusiasm for the long run.

Through dialogue , shared analysis, and practical exercises, participants will leave better equipped to analyse power, mobilise their communities, and build sustainable movements for a more just world. We offer this workshop in flexible formats designed to suit your group's needs and location: For organizations and groups: We can deliver tailored sessions virtually, in-person, or using a hybrid model. Please complete the enquiry form, and let's discuss your specific goals and challenges. For individuals: We periodically run open virtual workshops bringing together individuals from various backgrounds. Please join our notification list to stay informed about future dates.

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Duration

You will continue to be registered in the course area for 3 months following the workshop.

Course Delivery

Course materials such as videos, readings and tasks will be released over the period of your enrollment. Live online seminars are not part of the course content but may be made available as a bonus.

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You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

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