Free Webinar on Nov 7: Civilian-Based Defense
“Nonviolence reveals the true power relationship, which is that all governments rest on the consent of the governed and that consent can always be withdrawn.” Join us on November 7 from 8pm-9pm Eastern Time for a free webinar on civilian-based defense (CBD). We'll be joined by guests Rivera Sun and Philippe Duhamel to talk about the principles and efficacy of CBD as a nonviolent alternative to war and military-based defense. Register for the webinar!
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Workshop Review: Organizing 101
Here's a review of a recent workshop presented by WBW's Organizing Director Greta Zarro. Interested in hosting Greta or other speakers from our Speakers Bureau at your event? Contact us!
"Greta Zarro of World BEYOND War spoke about the practical details of activism, especially peace activism, in the aptly titled presentation 'Grassroots Organizing 101.' Greta provided advice and insights on how to mobilize people and to organize campaigns to influence decision-makers, which I found very clear and helpful. An important organizing principle is to give activists clear, achievable goals for the short- and long-term. These goals need not always be changes to law and policy but can include benchmarks such as gathering a certain number of signatures for a petition or letters for a letter-writing campaign. Such comprehensible goals are necessary not least because they can give activists the sense of progress and accomplishment necessary to staying motivated. Another important principle mentioned was to identify the crucial influences on decision-makers—funders of their political campaigns, for example, or even religious figures who command respect—and to try to bring them on board [with] the cause. These and other recommendations were helpful, but the presentation’s impact went beyond specific advice. Simply meeting someone dedicated to the peace cause and to pursuing practical strategies for peace was very inspiring." —John Whitehead, President, Consistent Life Network
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#GivingTuesday, December 3
#GivingTuesday is December 3, a global day of giving back to support the causes that are most dear to us. $2 trillion a year is spent on war. What would you pay for peace? Your support allows us to do our work day in and day out -- the daily organizing that is necessary to educate and mobilize volunteers around the world to start up World BEYOND War chapters, divest their cities from war, and shut down bases in their communities.
Plus, between now and December 3, we're giving back to our supporters!
• All donors get a free copy of our e-book A Global Security System: An Alternative to War
• Donate $125 or more & get a free registration for our next online course
• Make your gift recurring for $9+/month & get access to a special #GivingTuesday video chat with WBW Co-Founder David Swanson on December 3 at 8:00pm Eastern
Make your #GivingTuesday gift.
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"World BEYOND War has members in 175 countries worldwide, which underscores the fact that this is a global movement. This is especially resonant in Berlin, a city that is home to people from over 160 nations. In 2005, I founded the Coop Anti-War Cafe in downtown Berlin, which has become a meeting point for many people in the anti-war movement, artists, locals and tourists alike. People from all parts of the world come to our Anti-War Cafe, which also acts as the hub for our World BEYOND War Berlin chapter."
Read Heinrich's story.
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We're hiring!
We're hiring a part-time remote Development Director to oversee fundraising for World BEYOND War. Are you savvy with grant writing? Skilled at fundraising?
Read more and apply.
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Treat yourself or others to a World BEYOND War shirt that helps bring more people into the movement. Or get one as a thank you when you become a recurring donor.
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Divestment Forum: Nov 23 in Arlington, Va.
This summer, World BEYOND War led a successful campaign to divest the city of Charlottesville from weapons and fossil fuels. Now the county of Arlington, Va., is turning to Charlottesville for advice on how to divest. Join us on November 23 for a divestment forum to talk about the steps needed to cut ties to the war economy and successfully divest Arlington from war. RSVP.
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