Transforming conflict in organising and campaign groups

Resist + Renew and Seeds for Change are excited to be co-hosting a two day conflict workshop in Manchester!

Over the weekend we’ll explore approaches to conflict informed by the values of transformative justice, collective care and anti-oppression.

​When conflicts arise in our organising spaces, many of us struggle to put the transformative principles and values we hold into practice. This can impact our relationships, our groups, and add more challenges to the hard work of social transformation that we came together to do.

Resist + Renew has been developing some tools and activities to facilitate learning for people who are organising for social justice, to feel more equipped to engage with conflict in their groups.

​​If you’re keen to:

• Understand how societal norms and values affect how we experience and engage in conflict
• Think about the different reactions people can have to conflict (e.g. stress responses)
• Learn some tools and frames to understand conflict when it happens
• Build your confidence to engage with conflict through roleplays and practice

​…We would love for you to join us!

​Details

​When: Saturday 28th AND Sunday 29th November (10:30am - 5pm both days)

​Where: Space for Change, 41 Old Birley Street, Manchester, M15 5RF

​Access info: The space is wheelchair accessible - flat entrance, double doors, accessible toilet. ​Please let us know if you have any other access needs you would like us to share with us.

​COVID precautions:

We keep each other safe! These sessions are in person so we will bring an air purifier and ask that you do a lateral flow test and wear a mask throughout the workshop if that’s possible.

We'll provide tests and masks on the day for anyone not able to access them in advance.

Snacks and Breaks:

​We will provide a basic vegan lunch (bread, hummus and picky bits). We will provide teas, coffees and snacks (including options that are vegan and gluten free).

​There will be regular breaks throughout the workshop.

​Costs:

​This training is offered for free, but we encourage a sliding scale of contribution where possible, from £5 to £100.

​Who are Resist + Renew?

​Resist + Renew are a small training and facilitation collective with over 90 years experience in social movements between us. This session will be run by Sami (she/her) and Yaz (they/them). Find out more about R+R and the trainers here: https://resistrenew.com/

​Who are Seeds for Change?

Seeds for Change are a small workers co-operative providing training and resources for groups fighting for environmental and social justice. Find out more about Seeds for Change here: https://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/