Strategies for countering populism and authoritarianism
Across the world, authoritarianism is on the rise—eroding democratic spaces, silencing dissent, and undermining collective action. Now, more than ever, we must build resilient, participatory movements that can resist divisiveness, repression and create just alternatives.
The Facilitating Collective Power Lab is a hands-on training designed to equip facilitators, organisers and activists with the skills to cultivate inclusive, participatory spaces where people can strategise, collaborate, and take action together. Hosted by FabRiders, this course will help you:
🔹 Develop facilitation techniques to co-power groups to work collectively
🔹 Strengthen networks of resistance and solidarity
🔹 Build spaces where all voices can be heard— and resist the face of repression
This two-day online workshop, lasts three hours per day.
- July 21st and 22nd, 3pm to 6pm UTC (check your time zone)
During this two-day, three-hour-a-day online lab, we will explore the different power domains in which change-makers operate and how to design and facilitate power analysis and strategy sessions to help them move more effectively towards success. We will also explore how to identify, practice, and support “facilitative leadership.” We will also share facilitation best practices that help us ‘walk the walk’. By the end of the workshop, you will have greater expertise in developing community-centric strategies that support inclusive movements and drive real change.
This lab is designed for individuals who facilitate charities, serve as advocates, activists, and other movement builders.
We highly recommend participating in The Session Design Lab before the Facilitating Collective Power Lab, but it is not required.
Our communities of change need people in it who know how to harness our collective power — and this workshop is such a great step in beginning that journey.
Facilitating Collective Power Participant
Participants will also learn how to join and contribute to the diverse network of facilitators behind the development of The Collective Power Playbook.
Are you experiencing financial hardship? Please apply for a scholarship!
Dirk Slater, with over a quarter of a century of experience facilitating social justice movement building in over forty countries, leads this session.
You can apply for a scholarship for The Facilitating Collective Power Lab.