Welcome. You’re here because you believe a better world is possible for women and girls everywhere. And so do we.
We are ActionAid’s Feminist Collective – a national, activist community of volunteers dedicated to gender justice. Through activism, advocacy and awareness-raising, we use our own power to build a fairer world, together with women and girls.
As a member of our collective, you can:
Learn how to influence politicians and decision makers on gender justice
Gain a deeper understanding of ActionAid's work and get new skills in political advocacy, feminist leadership and decolonisation
Join ActionAid campaigns and raise awareness of ActionAid’s work
Attend events with like-minded feminists
Build relationships with other activist and campaigning groups in the UK
Organise local stunts and actions in support of ActionAid's campaigns
Champion our commitment to anti-racist, trans inclusive, decolonial and intersectional feminism
Whether you’re an old friend, an experienced campaigner or completely new to ActionAid, joining the Feminist Collective will give you the chance to connect with like-minded feminists who share your passion for challenging injustice, championing equality and demanding lasting change.
The Feminist Collective is open to all.
Interested? Pop your details in below and we’ll be in touch to invite you to a welcome call, where you’ll find out what’s involved and how to get started. Join us and be part of a growing movement for feminist justice.
What will I do as a Community Campaigner?
Community Campaigners are all different, so we contribute to the network in different ways that work for us. You can take on tasks that play to your strengths or take on opportunities to develop new skills.
Join a workshop to enhance your campaigning skills and organise creative campaign actions.
Write for our newsletter, zine or the ActionAid blog.
Hear from guest speakers and plan activities through our working groups like Climate and Gender Justice or Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
Lobby your MP in person or join an ActionAid parliamentary event.
Access resources on feminist leadership, systems change and challenging the patriarchy.
As a Community Campaigner you’ll also champion our Feminist Behaviours and reject all forms of violence, hate, stigma and discrimination. We are committed to anti-racism and trans-inclusion.
Winning change can be a gradual process, but the sheer dedication, commitment and persistence from Community Campaigners is a small step towards creating a world where everyone can make meaningful choices about their lives, their own bodies and live free from violence.
Have a call with the ActionAid Community Organising lead.
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Get stuck in
Join your first Zoom call and meet the network!
Building Power
We want to see an end to the social and economic structures that prevent women and girls around the world from claiming their rights.
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Community Campaigners met with MPs and promoted ‘Building power together: a girl-led research project’, which supported girls shifting power in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Indonesia.
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Zine against violence
ActionAid embarked on a major campaign in 2019 – to get governments everywhere to ratify ILO Convention 190: the first international framework to end harassment and violence in the world of work.
Teaming up with women lawyers, international trade unions, feminist activists and other charities, ActionAid UK campaigners held stunts and wrote to MPs calling on governments to act urgently.
On 7 March 2022, the UK Government joined 19 other countries by ratifying ILO C. 190 with a view to implementing it in 2023.
This legislation will uphold the rights of everyone to a workplace safe from violence and harassment.
