LOCAL ORGANISATION

From Individual Action to Collective Impact – Building Local Solidarity Groups

Individual actions matter, but collective action lasts longer and reaches further.

Governments are rarely shaken by one-off protests.
They pay attention to consistent, organised, and coordinated civic action.

Even a small group, if organised well, can have an impact far beyond its size.

Why Local Organisation Matters

• Work is shared, reducing burnout

• Messaging becomes consistent and credible

• Media and institutions respond more seriously

• Action continues even when attention fades

Small, sustained groups are often the most effective.

What Makes a Group Effective?

You do not need a formal structure.
A group of 5–10 people is enough if it has:

• A clear purpose

• Defined roles

• Regular communication

Suggested Role Distribution

To keep things simple, roles may include:

• 📰 Media contact (emails, follow-ups, interviews)

• 🏛️ Political outreach (letters to representatives, tracking replies)

• 📱 Social media coordination (timing, hashtags, messaging)

• 🧾 Documentation (secure storage of evidence and testimonies)

One person may take on more than one role.

How to Get Started

1. Begin with a small, trusted group

2. Choose a secure communication channel (e.g. Signal or WhatsApp)

3. Hold brief weekly or bi-weekly check-ins

4. Focus on quality and consistency, not scale

5. Take steady, sustainable steps

A Core Principle: Independence and Responsibility

These groups are:

• Non-partisan

• Independent of governments or institutions

• Grounded in human rights and civic responsibility

Remain calm, factual, and transparent.

Final Reflection

If every city has:

• One small, organised group

• Acting consistently and responsibly

Then repression carried out in silence
cannot remain invisible.