Move Money 4 Freedom

I want to do this work with my friends and community and need resources to do so

Step 1

Talk to Your People

  1. Write down 3-5 people in your life (loved ones, neighbors, friends, family, co-workers, etc) who you think might be interested in speaking with you about your hopes to divest from violence and invest in collective freedom. 
  2. Start reaching out by sharing why you care about these issues, why you’re inspired to move your money out of companies and industries that fuel violence and into the well being of communities. 
  3. Ask curious questions and engage in conversations that lead from shared values and an openness to hearing where the other person is at and what might get in the way of them taking action in support of collective freedom. 

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Step 2

Invite Your People into a Divest/Invest Circle

  1. Invite people who you’ve spoken with to participate in a divest/invest circle with you, with the purpose of:
    • understanding where your money is currently held and/or invested
    • taking action to move your money and challenge the employers and institutions you’re part of to practice their values
    • sharing with others in your extended community about what your learning and calling them into learning and action with you.
  2. Expect that people will be at different points of their political and financial journeys when they enter into a group with you. Invite people to share openly what they’re hoping to get out of the group and what types of supports they may need to move towards action together.

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Step 3

Learn, Practice and Reflect

Using the resources on this website, design a series of conversations / meetings for your group to learn, practice and reflect together. For example:

  • Session 1: Introduction & Setting Goals
  • Session 2: Starting the Divestment Journey
    1. Reviewing the resources and materials
    2. Identifying next steps to take on in pairs
  • Session 3: Addressing Challenges in our Divestment Journeys
  • Session 4: Taking Action on Investment
    1. Reviewing the resources and materials
    2. Identifying next steps to take on in pairs
  • Session 5: Coworking Time + Mapping our Networks
  • Session 6: Reflections & Sharing Stories with our Wider Communities
Relevant Resources

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