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Activist Toolbox


Welcome! You've reached the most action-packed page on the web, full of wonderful materials for your campus/community organizing! This page is meant to be a grassroots hub, where you can find tips, tricks, downloads, and guides on everything from writing a press release to planning a nonviolent direct action.

BASIC CHAPTER MATERIALS
10 Quick Facts about Tibet
Independent Tibet Pamphlet written by Jamyang Norbu
Blank Sign-Up Sheet
Stay Connected with SFT! Web Info + Important Dates
China's Favorite Propaganda on Tibet...and Why it's Wrong
Tibet Facts Handout
Current Petition for 1. Dhondup Wangchen and 2. Panchen Lama

CAMPAIGNING & ORGANIZING TOOLS
Strategic Planning
Teaching Tibet handout
From Dictatorship to Democracy (Gene Sharp's book translated to Tibetan)

DIRECT ACTION TIPS
Introduction to Direct Action
Ruckus Society Action Scouting Manual
Activist First Aid

Legal Guides from the Midnight Special Law Collective
Know Your Rights (Dealing with Police)
Legal Support for a Small Action

FUNDRAISING
Golden Rules of Fundraising
10 Easy Fundraisers
Fundraising: Our Biggest Fear (and how to overcome it)
Want to do a Benefit Concert?

SFT MATERIALS
SFT Logo (Tibetan Flag Background)
SFT Logo (Black and White)
SFT Logo (En Espaņol)


VIDEOS

SFT Video An inspiring look at the work of Students for a Free Tibet.

Mount Everest Protest Video The historic SFT protest on Mt.Everest base camp in April 2007. Download video.

Great Wall & Beijing Wide Open Protest Video Protests on the One Year countdown to the Beijing Olympics in August 2007. Download video.

Leaving Fear Behind is "a heroic film shot by Tibetans from inside Tibet, who longed to bring Tibetan voices to the Beijing Olympic Games." Download video. For a DVD of the film, contact campaigns@studentsforafreetibet.org.



MEDIA SKILLS
SFT's Media Strategy Guide for Protests and Actions
How to Write a Press Release
How to Write a Letter to the Editor
How to Hold a Media Event
How to Pitch Your Story
Ruckus Society Media Strategy Manual
Sample Press Release

Sample Media Advisory
(remember to fill in your own content and contact info!! and yes, the "#30#" does have to be at the end, don't ask us why...)

REFERENCES
Recommended Reads on Tibet
Films on Tibet
Speakers on Tibet
Links on Tibet