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Affinity Group

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An affinity group is a small group of people who come together to prepare for and take direct action. Affinity groups are organised in a non­hierarchical and autonomous way, there are no leaders and everyone has an equal voice and responsibility.

Why work in affinity groups?

• Collective action, participation and direct democracy
• D.I.Y. activism and empowerment
• Effectiveness

  (Usually 10 groups of 10 people can achieve more than 100 people acting on mass.)

• Safety, support and sustainability

Building your affinity group

1. Getting to know each other
2. Working out a basic agreement
3. Planning
4. Take action and support each other
5. Debrief and evaluate

Work on quick consensus decision making

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(Partial table of contents of “Affinity Groups”, by Seeds for Change)