On this page, we explain how content on our website is organised using chapters. You will learn where to find the content that you are looking for. And if you write a new article, you will know where to put it.

Our chapters #

Activist Handbook consists of 8 chapters. Below we explain what each chapter is about.

Theory of change ⏳ #

In our theory of change chapter, we why we think you should become an activist to make our world a better place. At Activist Handbook, we focus on writing practical guides for activists, but this chapter is a bit of an exception: as the name says, it's about theory.

We answer questions like:

• What is activism?
• What is intersectionality and why should you care about it?
• What kind of activism do we teach at Activist Handbook?
• What is our ideology?

Organising ⚡️ #

In our organising chapter, we talk about how to transform a group of individuals into a powerful movement. We explain how you can make much more impact if you act together with others. You just have to organise your group well.

We answer questions like:

• How to recruit more volunteers and keep them engaged?
• How to work together with other activist organisations?
• How to use training to teach your volunteers new skills?
• How to raise funds?
• How to facilitate meetings in an inclusive way?
• How to set up an organisational structure for making just decisions?

Campaign strategy 💡 #

In our campaign strategy chapter, we explain how making strategic plans can help you to make more impact with your movement. We talk about what are the most effective strategies for activists to make a positive change.

We answer questions like:

• How to write a campaign strategy plan?
• What actions would help you achieve your goals?
• Who are the stakeholders in your campaign?
• What tactics would fit within my strategy?
• How to evaluate the success of your campaign?

Action tactics 📣 #

In our action tactics chapter, we list a large number of different types of protest actions. We talk about how to organise each, and we talk about how you can make more impact using creative tactics. We also have a few workshops that will help you organise more successful actions.

We answer questions like:

• How to organise a protest march?
• How to organise a blockade?
• How to paint large banners?
• How to set up a blockade?
• How to organise a civil disobedience action?
• How to use art and music as a form of protest?

Wellbeing ❤️ #

In our wellbeing chapter, we explain how you can take care of yourself and your fellow change-makers. We discuss mental health in activism and first aid at protests.

We answer questions like:

• How to prevent & deal with activist burnout, anxiety & stress?
• How to create an inclusive and safe space for everyone?
• What kind of wellbeing practices to use?
• How to create a culture in which wellbeing is a priority?

Communication 💬 #

In our communication chapter, we explain how to formulate and spread a message that helps you further your cause. We also talk about how to use your communication to get people more involved in your organisation.

We answer questions like:

• How to use inclusive language?
• How create a recognisable visual language?
• How to use online platforms to spread your message?
• How to get the attention of traditional news media?

Digital tools 🛠 #

In our digital tools chapter, we have listed a large number of apps and online services that you can use to work more effectively. We show which tools are free or cheap to use. And we take into account other factors that are important for activists, giving preference to secure, privacy-friendly and open source tools.

We answer questions like:

• What productivity apps should I use?
• Where can I find free images and illustrations?
• How to keep my movement secure online?

Legal rights 🧑‍⚖️ #

In our legal rights chapter, we talk about what legal rights activists have across the globe. We take into account local differences, but we also discuss international treaties and universal human rights.

• Do I have to notify authorities about my protest?
• What are common police practices in my country?
• How do I become a police liaison?
• How prevent surveillance?

Content organisation #

Activist Handbook consists of pages which can be chapters, articles or sub-articles.

The topic you write can be very complex and elaborate, but the pages you write them on should not be. We heard from our readers that having sub-pages and links works better than putting every piece of information on a single page.

Depending on the topics you cover, you can create additional pages if you want to get into more detail, or if you want to highlight something for further exploration in the future.

For a more detailed guide on how to structure your article within pages, check out the Content circle guide about page templates.