SOCIAL MOVEMENT EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Program Matrix
| MAP |
CPR |
Macro |
Emp Org |
Int Pol |
ITP |
IP D |
|
| Learning Community |
A1 |
B1 |
C1 |
D1 |
E1 |
F1 |
G1 |
| Consulting |
A2 |
B2 |
C2 |
D2 |
E2 |
F2 |
G2 |
| Workshops |
A3 |
B3 |
C3 |
D3 |
E3 |
F3 |
G3 |
| Community/ Consensus Building |
A4 |
B4 |
C4 |
D4 |
E4 |
F4 |
G4 |
| Presentations |
A5 |
B5 |
C5 |
D5 |
E5 |
F5 |
G5 |
| Publications |
A6 |
B6 |
C6 |
D6 |
E6 |
F6 |
G6 |
| Media |
A7 |
B7 |
C7 |
D7 |
E7 |
F7 |
G7 |
Popular movements are the social roots of democratic change in society
and politics. MOVEMENT ACTION PLAN provides
an eight (8) stage framework for understanding and planning the change process. When we figure out the historical, developmental phase
of our popular movement, the immediate goals and appropriate actions become
easier to agree upon. By understanding the process
that we and our opponents and the onlooking public are going through, we
are less likely to succumb to frustration, disappointment, and the strategic
errors that come from being lost.
CREATING PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS provides training for activists in how to lead nonviolently, taking care of their own integrity and energy and treating others (including comrades and opponents) with ultimate respect, building upon the connective power-with of empathy. This process is very helpful in freeing ourselves from internalized oppression, avoiding burn-out and avoiding the tendency to act out the oppressive, even violent behavior which is endemic in dominator cultures.
MACROANALYSIS SEMINARS are an accessible
way for groups of people to learn together and create a shared “big picture” which integrate many perspectives AND supports wise
planning – in part because it lets us understand who our allies really
are and which pathways of action will lead us to the future we REALLY want. Cooperating to learn and integrate information from a wide
variety of sources, more than any individual could process and digest, enables
our organizations to operate with a wider scope and out-smart corporations,
governments, and organizations of the rich.
EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATIONS are social
forms and processes which can embody the spirit of inspired change and transformation. They both support and challenge their members to keep growing
in a balanced way and make room for the continued evolution of the organization’s
vision and methods as it and its members bring forth new realities and
LEARN in the process.
INTEGRAL POLITICS is a growing collection
of theories and practices which marry the ancient wisdom traditions and
rich history of popular movements for radical change, with the latest discoveries
of the human sciences , the social innovations born of present necessity,
and a commitment keep listening in order to recognize and learn from the
emerging challenges. Having a somewhat coherent, somewhat
complete, yet evolving shared framework makes it easier for us individually
and collectively to integrate and find balance with the full range of human
experience and knowledge.
INTEGRAL TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICEE is a synthesis
of personal, interpersonal, and small group practices which help support
personal transformation and the full development of our positive human potential. The understanding is that long-term practice and intention
create gentle pressure which over time creates lasting change with strength
and balance. One aspect of the balance is between
head, heart, and belly. By consciously cross-training
all aspects of the person: body, chi, heart (will, emotions), mind (habits,
intellect), and soul a synergistic effect is achieved which is more powerful
than any one practice. By holding that each person
is “connected in community” AND is “their own authority” AND learning from
a variety of teachers within a coherent framework, the tendency toward dependency
on a guru is avoided. An inclusive balance can be
negotiated among people with a diversity of “faiths” and practices.
INVOLVEMENT/PICTURE DEMONSTRATIONS are a form of nonviolent direct action that enact positive, socially shared
values and show a clear image of the desired future in conflict with the
oppressive present reality. This places the opponent
in a dilemma and provides a range of participation for activists and by-standers
at different levels of risk.
If any of these resources and approaches to
social change interest you, please contact us.
Messages can be left at 877-866-3456 SOCIAL MOVEMENT EMPOWERMENT PROJECT was founded by Bill Moyer. He led the organization
until his death in 2002. We’re in the process of
re-inventing our group and welcome participants with a diversity of origins
and commitments. Our website is “under construction” and accessible
at http://www.doingdemocracy.com/ddbookorder2.html and CROSSING THE RUBICON, by Michael Ruppert
at http://www.doingdemocracy.com/ddbookorder3.html
We hope you’ll order DOING DEMOCRACY, by Bill Moyer at