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Campaign Bootcamp celebrates Black History Month by shining a light on the campaigns, projects, and work of community members
This month we’re celebrating the work of our Black graduates, from community-led campaigns to creative projects.
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Scroll through to read a collection of blogs from Campaign Bootcamp's archive.
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‘Spaces like ours are vital to community wellness and public health, but are under threat’ – the founder of May Project Gardens speaks out
Bootcamp graduate Ian writes about his award-winning May Project Gardens, and why he needs help now to secure the future of the project.
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Bootcamp Community Spotlight: Theatre, self-care and solidarity networks
This month we are sharing more brilliant things our community have been doing to create moments of solidarity, self-care and community online during this time. Have a look and enjoy!
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Activist takeover: 10 things I learned about using Insta stories for campaigns
This week Nim did an activist takeover of performer Travis Alabanza's instagram. It was their first time using insta stories for campaigning... here's what they learned from the experience.
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‘Rest in complete peace and power’: A tribute for Shaun
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Shaun, a member of our community, has passed away. To honour their memory, we have collected tributes from activists who knew them.
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“Reach out to the lone working mums out there”: Motherhood, self-care and solidarity
Bootcamp graduate Shaira reflects on how life has changed for her and her community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offers some tips for self-care and solidarity.
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Everyday Activism participants speak out about how COVID-19 is affecting asylum seekers in the UK
Everyday Activism campaigners Joan and Loraine have been speaking out about their experiences during lockdown, and the difficulty of not being allowed to work during this crucial time.
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Fighting for Prisoner Rights: Prisons, Abolition and COVID-19
Jodie, a graduate of our most recent Bootcamp, shares her experience campaigning for prisoner rights and abolition in the midst of COVID-19. She also tells us about her new project, 'Our Empty Chair':
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Top resources for running online trainings
Here are some great online resources, compiled by Bootcamp lead trainer Nim, on how to run a great online training!
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Post online training application and follow up: Top tips
What happens next? When your online training is coming to an end, how to you ensure participant engagement, evaluation and reflection? Nim shares their top tips in the final part of their blog-series.
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Running an engaging online training: Top tips
How do you stop people zoning out during an online training? How can you read facial expressions and body language when everyone is sat behind a screen? Here are Nim's top tips:
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Building trust in online trainings: Top tips
How do you build trust online? Bootcamp lead trainer Nim shares their top tips and tricks for 'building the container' in a virtual setting, including some great virtual icebreakers:
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Prepping your online training: Top tips
Preparing for an online training session can take a lot longer than real life sessions: here's a handy list of things to consider when preparing for your online training.
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Picking your tech for online trainings: Top tips
Zoom? Google Hangouts? Skype? How do you pick the right technology to host your online training? Bootcamp's lead trainer Nim shares their top tips below:
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Going virtual: Top tips for trainers and facilitators
Covid-19 means many campaigners and activists will be turning to online meetings to organise. Lead Bootcamp trainer Nim shares their top tips for running engaging virtual trainings.