What if the solutions to our greatest challenges were already all around us? This idea comes from a simple yet radical belief that the wisdom to transform our world already exists in our communities. It’s in the mutual aid networks providing care where governments fail, in cooperatives fostering economic democracy, and in movements reclaiming land, culture, and sovereignty.

Let’s be honest. This has been a doozy of a year in so many ways, and we are heading into stormy waters ahead. So it's especially meaningful to toot our own hammerhorn and share with you some spectacular work we’ve done together this past year. You are part of these successes, and if something moves you here, please consider donating year-end to Beautiful Trouble to help us keep powering up social movements for big wins to come!

You might be tempted to bury your head in the sand and cozy up to despair since the mainstream narrative tells you it’s hopeless. Don’t believe it. At Beautiful Trouble, we know it's part of our job to challenge fake news.

We’re not here just to tell you what’s possible. We’re here to show you that the revolution is alive, pushing through the soil of modern life, ready for us to nurture it.

Check out the Resistance Hotline—a 1-800 support line designed to empower activists, organizers, and defenders of democracy with tools, training, and action plans to make a difference.

We couldn’t be more excited to share some big news: Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation is here! 

We know that art has the power to inspire people to act more than presented facts or statistics. That’s why when we watched this new film about the occupation of Palestine, we knew we wanted to share it with you.

By popular demand, we are reigniting our Mid-Month Mondays Beautiful Trouble Toolbox Jam Sessions! By popular demand, we are reigniting our Mid-Month Mondays Beautiful Trouble Toolbox Jam Sessions! The first one is happening on Monday, May 13th, at 12:00 PM, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These quick free online introductions are designed to assist you in maximizing your utilization of Beautiful Trouble resources and tools and uncover hidden treasures.

Students and educational communities have remained disciplined in choosing their target wisely with the demand of divestment from Israeli apartheid and the munitions corporations feeding the violence. (Pssst, you can learn more about engaging in divestment campaigns to hold corporations accountable this Friday, May 3, at this online ceasefire action hour.)

In a powerful display of unity and determination, Youth for Green Communities organized a University Day of Actions on July 3, 2023, in two key locations in Uganda: Hoima and Kampala. Students from various universities nationwide came together to raise their voices against the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. This initiative aimed to shed light on the project's devastating impacts on local communities and the environment while also advocating for change.

Our next monthly direct action funding deadline is rapidly approaching! Shifting power with strategic nonviolence is a heroic mission. Are you and your comrades ready to step up and address meaningful targets with solid action logic?

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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People are rising up for Palestinian liberation – and your creativity is needed!

In a destabilizing moment like this, we need time-tested strategies and tactics that can help guide effective action.