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What does it mean?
Organizers derive pride from their ability to build and unite communities.
In plain terms
Activists feel proud of their skill to bring people together.
What can you take from it?
Building coalitions is a core source of pride for organizers.

Where it applies

  • movement building
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • develop organizing skills
  • build local networks

Questions to consider

  • What makes you proud of your community work?
  • How do you define effective organization?

Another view

Organizing requires sustained effort beyond initial enthusiasm.

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