Adapted from The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change: A Practical Guide to Theory Development, The Aspen Institute, Roundtable on Community Change A Theory of Change maps our understanding of how social change happens along a pathway, thereby helping us envision the steps necessary for reaching our long-term goal or goals. Read more…
Here are a few useful guidelines to keep in mind when developing your online campaign.
These tips should be used as guidelines when developing arts-based programming for youth engagement.
Consider the main ways your organization engages youth.
The theory of change is presented as a Prezi, and can be accessed here. A theory of change is a tool for helping us examine and clarify our understandings of how our actions as organizations lead to change. The process of developing a theory of change helps us to confront and Read more…
This 30-45 minute group exercise, developed by Tracey Mitchell based on Cheryl Richardson’s, The Art of Extreme Self-Care, should be used on the planning and development of activities, programs, projects, etc. 1. To begin, ask participants what makes it hard to say no. You may or may not choose to Read more…
Creating Safe Space for LGBTIQ2S Youth: Heterosexual Questionnaire Purpose: To give straight people an opportunity to experience the types of questions that are often asked of those with other sexualities. Time: 40 minutes Materials: Handout Heterosexual Questionnaire Procedure: Discussion Questions: Heterosexual Questionnaire HandoutPlease answer the following questions as honestly as possible. Further resource: The Read more…
This checklist should be used on the planning and development of activities, programs and projects. 1. Create a sense of community and belonging 2. Focus on developing leaders and leadership skills 3. See increased knowledge as a main objective Evaluate everything! Engage everyone who is a part of your programming, Read more…
Source: Rainbow Health Network Training using an integrated anti-oppression framework requires that participants, trainers and activists engage in a discussion of systemic and social change. In addition to helping the individual understand the impacts of oppression and marginalization, there has to be a focus on the systemic and social behaviours that Read more…
The following statement, from the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, can be adapted for use within your activities, programs, or projects. STATEMENT ON A HARASSMENT-FREE CONVENTION We as participants, agree that everyone here has equal value. Harassment divides groups Racism, sexism, and other forms of harassment pit groups of workers against Read more…
