Initiative

Learning & Leadership

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About Learning & Leadership

Through fellowships, retreats, and training programs, The Action Lab helps organizers and leaders grow stronger and more grounded in their work. From our Art of Purpose fellowship to our Strategy School and Take A Breath residencies, we blend political education, somatic practice, and strategic training to strengthen and sustain people, organizations and movements for the long haul. Our Learning & Leadership programs create space to reflect, refine, connect, and renew—so the work for justice can continue with strength, discipline, clarity and power.

Learning & Leadership Programs

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The National Organizing Mentorship Initiative (NOMI) is a multi-year mentorship program that will pair emerging organizers with experienced movement leaders to strengthen strategy, relationships, and resilience.

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Practice Circles offer organizers and community members a space to build the skills that sustain impactful collective work—clear communication, conflict navigation, and collaboration.

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The Action Lab’s Think Big Gatherings create space for organizers, scholars, and movement leaders to step back from daily pressures and wrestle with the big strategic questions shaping our time.

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Global Learning Delegations connect U.S.-based organizers with movement leaders around the world to exchange ideas, deepen perspective, learn impactful practices and build solidarity.

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Take A Breath is a week-long residency for organizers, artists, and cultural workers to pause, reflect, and recharge.

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Strategy School equips organizers with the tools and frameworks to build power and win change.

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The Action Lab’s fellowship for organizers seeking to align personal and relational healing with impactful collective action.

Featured Learning & Leadership Highlights

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