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Migrants Organise
Do you want to join a powerful movement of migrant and refugees acting for justice?
More than ever, this country needs an organised movement of migrants and refugees, and allies, who are powerful enough to ensure our politicians - and the public - build a welcoming society.
We know that migration is a fact of life, and we believe that instead of fearing it or resisting, we need to organise it. Will you join us?
Community Leadership Academy 2016-17
Migrants Organise’s Community Leadership Academy provides training to migrants and refugee leaders and groups who want to join our movement.
To join Migrants Organise is to join a network; to explore new ways of organising communities and to to create action and change. We aim to make our communities stronger, more powerful and create
spaces for us to speak out on issues affecting migrants and refugees, from isolation, discrimination, immigration policy, structural racism and more.
The academy is designed for people who are leading, building or members of refugee and migrant community organisations. We expect leaders to explore the ideas and theories and turn them into action in communities.
Over nine months (September- May), the academy will focus on:
Building power to create change: Through negotiation, influencing and action we will focus on understanding and building power.
Speaking out on issues: Speaking out is a way of claiming power and inspiring others to take action. You will develop ways to communicate what matters to you through practical training and action led learning. Building common ground: To strengthen communities we must build strong, diverse teams. Throughout our work we encourage individuals and organisations to build strong alliances and networks and give you practical tools to help you do so.
Mentoring: You will receive peer-mentoring from each other as well as 121 support from Migrants Organise. Through this process you will be developing leaders around you, growing teams and empowering them to take action.
Curriculum:
Date & Item
Session 1: Thursday, September 8th 2016; 4-8pmIntroduction to Community Organising and the Community Leadership Academy
Action: Saturday, September 17th 2016, 10-4pmRefugee Welcome WalkJoin a 100,000 walk across London, giving a clear positive message to the world: Refugees are welcome here.
Session 2: Wednesday, September 21st 2016, 6pm-8pmOur Power: Why understanding power is essential to our work
Session 3: Thursday, October 6th 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Power: How can we build power to make us more effective
Session 4: Wednesday, October 19th 2016, 6pm-8pmSpeaking Out: Testimony and developing a convincing argument
Session 5: Thursday, November 3rd 2016, 6pm-8pmSpeaking Out: Influencing and Negotiating
Session 6: Wednesday, November 16th 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Common Ground: The power of Community Listening
Session 7: Saturday November 26th, 10am-4pmAction Planning Day with all members of Migrants Organise
Session 8: Thursday, December 1st 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Common Ground: Building Networks and Leadership
During January to May there will be more time to focus on developing your own actions, consequently there will be less seminars, instead you will receive tailored support from Migrants Organise.
January to May training dates are to be confirmed.
Who is this for:
We work with all migrant and refugee community groups who are committed to social justice. We’re looking for people who are passionate about about their communities and have the drive and determination to change things for the better. Ideally, you will have a firm footing in your community and will be well-connected to local people and groups.
Community Leadership Academy: Application Form:
If you are interested in joining the Migrants Organise Community Leadership Academy, please fill out this short form and send to [email protected]
Your Name: Telephone:
Email: Address:
Organisation: Job title/ Position within organisation:
1. Tell us about the type of community work you are engaged in. Why do you do this work and what motivates you?
2. For organisations: Tell us about your organisation. Your answer should include: the change you would like to see in the world, how you go about reaching your aim, the people involved, the size of the organisation and how many people it reaches.
3. Tell us about your community (or the people your organisation supports) and their needs. Think about the size of your community, where people live, what challenges they face and how you currently try to overcome these challenges
4. What makes an effective leader? Tell us about your experience as a leader.
5. Why do you want to participate on Migrants Organise’s Leadership Academy? What hopes do you have?
6. Please confirm that you are available on the following dates:
Date & Item Can you attend Y/N
Session 1: Thursday, September 8th 2016; 4-8pmIntroduction to Community Organising and the Community Leadership Academy
Action: Saturday, September 17th 2016, 10-4pmRefugee Welcome WalkJoin a 100,000 walk across London, giving a clear positive message to the world: Refugees are welcome here.
Session 2: Wednesday, September 21st 2016, 6pm-8pmOur Power: Why understanding power is essential to our work
Session 3: Thursday, October 6th 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Power: How can we build power to make us more effective
Session 4: Wednesday, October 19th 2016, 6pm-8pmSpeaking Out: Testimony and developing a convincing argument
Session 5: Thursday, November 3rd 2016, 6pm-8pmSpeaking Out: Influencing and Negotiating
Session 6: Wednesday, November 16th 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Common Ground: The power of Community Listening
Session 7: Saturday November 26th, 10am-4pmAction Planning Day with all members of Migrants Organise
Session 8: Thursday, December 1st 2016, 6pm-8pmBuilding Common Ground: Building Networks and Leadership
All sessions unless otherwise stated will take place at: Migrants Organise, 2 Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5XL
Thank you for expressing an interest in our work.
What happens next? Our policy is to meet all our participants for a 121 meeting. Migrants Organise staff will be in touch shortly to arrange a meeting.
Contact: [email protected] 0208 9644815 / 07963 [email protected]/migrantsorganise
