Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy (The Chardon Press Series)

"Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy" by acclaimed activist Rinku Sen offers a compelling guide for any social change group seeking to navigate the complexities of advocacy in a global economy. Published on February 28, 2003, and sponsored by the Ms. Foundation, this pivotal book in The Chardon Press Series draws extensively on Sen’s experiences with women's groups striving for economic justice. It provides a robust framework for organizing, from building a strong constituency to designing impactful media strategies and fostering leadership within marginalized communities. Sen combines practical tools and vivid case studies to illustrate successful practices, making this an indispensable resource for college students and groups involved in economic justice, gender equality, and racial justice. The book not only instructs but also inspires by showing how structured community effort can usher significant social transformations. Engage with "Stir It Up" to equip your organization with the knowledge to turn a "good idea" into meaningful change.