Campaigning for Change
What you'll learn
- By the end of this course you will be able to: Understand the 12 key campaigning questions
- Feel confident in planning a campaign
- Begin to answer these questions for your campaign
- Campaign for change!
Requirements
- You should be able to use a PC at beginner level
- Have an idea of something you would like to campaign for change about
Description
Are you looking for a simple, practical, tried and tested approach to campaigning for change wherever you are in the world? If so this course is just for you!
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the 12 key campaigning questions
- Feel confident in planning a campaign
- Begin to answer these questions for your campaign
- Campaign for change!
Why is this course special?
- It’s incredibly simple
- It offers a practical approach
- Tried and tested around the world
- Based on real examples of campaigning
Each lecture has a campaigning tool/ approach and there is an exercise with each lecture. You will then have the chance to use your learning on your campaign issue. This course is all about helping you make your campaign take off!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to campaign for change
Instructor
Jonathan is an independent campaigner and teacher supporting charities and not-for-profits to campaign for change around the world . He has built a strong and successful track record of leading successful advocacy campaigns over the past 20 years. He led one of OXFAM GB’s global campaigns, has led successful UK campaigns on refugee and housing issues, and until recently led policy, research and advocacy for the British Red Cross.
He has extensive experience of supporting the development of advocacy campaigns across the world including: the Balkans, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Somaliland, South Africa, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand and across Europe. He was also a visiting lecturer at City University in London on the MA in political communication from 2012-2015.
Among his voluntary roles, Jonathan is National Chair of City of Sanctuary UK (building a national movement in defence of asylum seekers and refugees).
Born in South Africa, he was educated at Durham (BA Hons History), Leicester (PGCE), Loughborough (MBA) and City (PG Certificate in Academic Practice) universities. He is a qualified teacher and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.