what is relational activism?
Relational activism makes change happen through personal and informal relationships. It's open to anyone who wants to achieve social change but may not choose to participate in the demonstrations and campaigns of more “traditional” forms of activism.
Relational conceives of the individual as a member of a community; relational uses daily practices to change norms, and relational uses the private sphere for public purposes. In this way, relational activism locates agency in the collective and uses relationships as the locus for change.
who is a relational activist?
Someone working with empathy, compassion, the ability to connect and form networks, with an understanding that sustained change happens through relationships, and someone who resolutely rejects the notion that those qualities are incompatible with leadership.
how can we help?
We are group with a mix of lived and learned experience of child protection, family and adult services. We are experienced in co-design, participatory methods and activating lived experience using advocacy & community approaches. Do get in touch with us.
This is the first in a series of films about human services and citizen voices, made in Camden at 5 Pancras Square, during an event called “Relationships make the difference!” The slogan hung on the wall “To love is to act” encapsulated the feelings in the room. Taking action, sharing conversations and caring for each other.