Action for a Common Transformation

What if every year thousands of organizations around the world
agreed on a common transforming action?

A social consultation has been launched to identify an Action for a Common Transformation (ACT!) for 2012, with the involvement of organizations and networks around the world that have cheered with the call that "another world is possible."

The aim of the consultation is to obtain changes that affect either those responsible for the global crisis or the main unfair or unsustainable situations we live. In 2012, this project seeks to promote a single global action for a common transformation to cause a specific change in one of the shared objectives * promoted by the Barcelona Consensus, or those promoted by the convergence assemblies of the World Social Forum in Dakar. Each year a new consultation will be launched, leading to a different Action for a Common Transformation, in a different theme, depending on the proposals made and supported by the participating organizations.

All participating organizations, therefore, must share the principles of the World Social Forum and / or the Barcelona Consensus Declaration. Organizations and coalitions that they want to express their supportand act together are able to participate:

a) Providing a concrete proposal for an Action for a Common Transformation
b) Inviting other organizations to participate
c) Deliberating on the proposals and selecting the proposal to be developed in 2012

How to make proposals for a Action for a Common Transformation

1. Ask in your group, organization or network proposals for an Action for a Common Transformation, and which global changes should be the priority for 2012 and submit your ideas to info@barcelonaconsensus.org by filing the form by January 31st 2012.
2. In mid February the list of suggestions received will be published online and similar proposals will be merged. All organizations and groups who wish to participate may choose a maximum of 3 priority actions they would be willing to support.
3. By the end of March 2012, all of those involved will start planning how to carry out - in a global and coordinated fashion - the action that received more support.
4. A grant of 8,000 € will is offered to help organize and carry out the agreed Action for a Common Transformation.

DOWNLOAD HERE THE GUIDE ON HOW TO AGREE ON AN ACT!

FORM FOR FILING AN ACT! (DOWNLOAD HERE)

Details of the organization, group or network proposing an action and contact details:

Name of action:

Transforming goal:

Description and explanation of the action proposed:

(You must justify why you believe that this action is very relevant)

Specific results expected from this action:

Choose which category your action belongs to :

No-cooperation

Civil Disobedience

Forge Alternatives

Other - (Explain the transformation process achieved)

How can other organizations be involved? What are they asked for?

How can citizens participate? What are they asked for?

When should the action be released to the public domain?

How long will it take to perform the action? (1 day minimum, 30 days maximum)

Which organizations could do you consider that could work together in order to prepare the action?

Calendar

To 31 January 2012	Organizations or coalitions send their proposals for Actions for a Common Transformation.
To February 15	Unification of proposals to reduce the number, avoid duplicates and strengthen their viability and impact.
February 15 to March 25	All registered organizations select the actions (up to 3) with which they are willing to commit.
From March 25	Starting arrangements to develop the 2012 Action for a Common Transformation that has received the most support.