How to be a Craftivist

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Sarah Corbett-professional campaigner and founder of the Craftivist Collective-shares her journey from burnt-out activist, tired of marching, confrontation and demonizing opposition, towards a more respectful activism: using craft to contemplate global issues, to provoke thought, to engage, empower and encourage people to become part of change in the face of injustice.

Sarah Corbett is an award-winning activist, Ashoka Fellow and founder of the global Craftivist Collective. She was born into an activist family in a low-income area of Liverpool and has worked in campaigning for over a decade, most recently with the UK Department for International Development and Oxfam GB. Sarah set up the Craftivist Collective in 2009, providing products and services to help individuals, groups and organisations become effective changemakers using her unique 'gentle protest' methodology. Corbett regularly gives talks around the world and her TED Talk, 'Activism Needs Introverts', has received over a million views so far. @Craftivists

'This is mindful activism ... thought-out, strategic and engaging' Observer 'There is something very positive about the energy and commitment of people in this creative world' Independent