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Scenario

When organizing theory doesn't match your lived experience

Our community organizing training emphasized building power but I still don't understand what power actually means when the city council ignores us anyway.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between activist frameworks and actual political reality can leave community members feeling misled about their potential impact.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Community organizing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.