ACTionism works to
Published on June 23, 2025 by TAMASINE
You know that feeling when you look around you and see what needs changing, but wonder if you're alone in caring? You're not. And you have more power than you think.
ACTionism is the art of finding your people and taking action - together.
Inspired by Jon Alexander's insight in his book CITIZENS, that "all of us are smarter than any of us," we reject the tired narrative that you're either a passive subject or an isolated consumer. What you are instead, is an active citizen capable of creating meaningful change.
ACTionism exists to inspire you by sharing examples of ordinary people bucking the system to effect change. We also help you find your people so you can start taking collective action.
We have big plans to help inspire and connect you, including online Citizen Spotlight calls, in-person film screenings and events, a book club, an immersive podcast series, another ACTionism film, magazines and more.
We exist to:
We have big plans to help inspire and connect you, including online Citizen Spotlight calls, in-person film screenings and events, a book club, an immersive podcast series, another ACTionism film, magazines and more.
We exist to:
- Lift up marginalised voices and ensure our work reflects community diversity.
- Cultivate joy deliberately - it creates energy, energy creates movement, and movement changes communities and systems
- Amplify the work of community initiatives and organisations that align with our manifesto
- Educate by sharing stories, strategies, and practical guidance for collective action
- Build collective agency and reduce feelings of powerlessness
- Promote and enable community-led solutions across food, education, nature, repair, and local spaces
- Help people turn inspiration into practical action in their communities
- Celebrate and amplify grassroots initiatives that demonstrate collective power
- Connect people through accessible storytelling and community places and spaces