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The latest from Beautiful Trouble
Deadline Extended to March 10 for Get Up, Rise Up Funding Applications!
Spring is on its way, for those of us in the northern hemisphere. The air is warming. Seeds are sprouting and our revolutionary hearts are singing at the possibility of turning everything around. In spite of the heaviness of the present moment, we are practicing the discipline of hope for a future filled with compassion and care. Stay focused! Stay hydrated! Stay vigilant!
Eight Ways to Unleash the Power of Creative Activism for a Ceasefire
Over the past few months, the world has seen a dramatic upsurge of creative and confrontational actions demanding liberation and protection for the people of Palestine. Yet the bombs continue to drop on Gaza. What tools can help us continue to escalate strategically in this horrific moment?
The Art and Activism of Sling Streetwear
This campaign emerged as a powerful amalgamation of art and activism, seeking to amplify the voices of the oppressed and address pertinent issues both within Myanmar and globally.
Moving Passive Allies to ACTIVE Allies
After over 100 days of people in the streets demanding a Free Palestine worldwide, the International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza. We are at a turning point: this unprecedented ruling brings us all closer to a ceasefire and a just peace for the people of Palestine and Israel.
📣 Troublemaking in ‘23 ❤️🔥One Beautiful Action at a Time🌳
Amidst the turmoil of 2023, we steadfastly hold onto the discipline of hope while knowing that joy is found within the core of resistance. From the streets of Southeast Asia to university halls in the United States, we offer a glimpse into our shared odyssey alongside valiant activists, artists, and organizers across the globe.
Double Your Donation, Double your Impact
Double your donation, double your impact because Wednesday is the New Tuesday.
Tools for your Ceasefire Actions
People are rising up for Palestinian liberation – and your creativity is needed!
3 key insights for building a powerful and loving movement against oppression in Palestine-Israel
In a destabilizing moment like this, we need time-tested strategies and tactics that can help guide effective action.
Collective Liberation Means Ending Apartheid, Settler Colonialism, and the Occupation of Palestine
We reaffirm our solidarity with Palestinians in their struggle for liberation and people everywhere struggling against oppression and colonization.
The Climate Fight is Heating Up, Much Like the Climate 🤬
The New, The Work, The Real World!
The Tricky Relationship between Social Movements and NGOs
Bringing points of understanding to all in the discussion of resource allocation to on-the-ground social movements and activists.
Meet Us In The Streets in Two Weeks!
August is here, the international End Fossil Fuels March is gearing up, and the fascists at the wheels of capitalism are unrelenting in the face of the fires of a climate crisis brought to us by oil companies, banks, and politicians profiting from it all. The discipline of hope is imperative as we organize all the beautiful trouble possible to meet the moment.
Joy & Resistance Under the Sun
Catch up with the Beautiful Trouble Team - Toolbox Updates, Pride Around the World, and our Brand New Podcast are all inside!
Following the *LEAD* of Farmed Animals
The Beautiful Trouble facilitation team — Sarah Nahar, Carolina Munis, and Rae Abileah — facilitated a four-day training on building people-powered movements for the global leadership training for farmed animal advocates.
MAY DAY Is Every Day!
We have some exciting updates to share with you! There’s another free training this month, new tools in our online toolbox, and more for your good fight in your precious corner of the globe.
Change Is In the Air!
Beautiful Trouble has NEW content, NEW introductory trainings, a NEW article on YES! Magazine, and MORE!
Let’s Get Free in 2023!
As we eased into 2023, we reflected on what we accomplished in the face of rising fascism and deepening climate emergency in the previous year. Here are some of the 2022 highlights of Beautiful Trouble by the numbers!
GURU FUND: Role Model Zambia resists repression with solidarity from the GURU fund
Activists from Role Model Zambia found themselves at a crossroads while protesting the Zambian government's refusal to reimburse the Zambian taxpayers after 64 cabinet ministers illegally stayed on in office following the 2016 dissolution of Parliament.
GURU Fund: Makerere University-Fees Must Fall!
#FeesMustFall was triggered by a proposed 15 percent annual increase in fees for privately sponsored students (more than half of the student body) in Uganda. It was also backed by reports of misappropriation of funds that ran in the millions under Janet Museveni, the First Lady of Uganda and Minister of Education.