Powering people. Scaling change.
The world’s first all-in-one platform built to empower social movements.
About Us
What is Social Movement Lab?
The world’s first all-in-one platform built to empower social movements—accelerating change through high-quality interactive courses, live events, and a vibrant peer community, all connected through a powerful communication hub.
And it’s more than a tool: it’s a home for grassroots organizers, activists, and changemakers. Whether you’re fighting for climate justice, democratic reform, housing rights, or racial equity, this is where people come together to find connections, knowledge and support to grow stronger, build collective power, and scale change.
Our Offer
What We Offer
We bring grassroot……in one digital space to learn, connect and grow.
Interactive courses & expert guidance
Practical skills and insights for every stage of movement building.
A vibrant peer community
Connect with fellow organizers, share experiences, and find support.
One powerful hub
Everything you need to learn, meet, and strategize across cities, regions, and borders.
See Social Movement Lab in Action
Why It Matters
Why does
Social Movement Lab matter?
In a rapidly changing world, effective social movements are crucial for progress. Movements do not fail because they lack passion. They fail when they lack tools, strategy, or support. We built Social Movement Lab to change that. We empower you to be at the forefront of change, providing the knowledge, connections, and support needed to address complex societal challenges.
You’ve heard it before: ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ This is your chance. Step into the change you want to see.
Expert-led e-learning
On movement building, organizing, nonviolent resistance, volunteer coordination
Peer-powered community
Powerful community to reduce burnout and share lessons across movements
Real-world impact
Accessible, inclusive, and built for real-world impact, no matter your location or budget
Our Course
First pilot course Now Open!
Are you serving on a board? Ready to strengthen your leadership and boost your impact?
Be part of Effective Boards for Stronger Movements.
We start on November 4th — inspiring leaders have already signed up.
Interactive courses & expert guidance
- 5 interactive online sessions where you'll discover how your board can create renewed direction, energy, and impact.
- Now available at a very special pilot price of €199 per person (plus an extra 50% discount for every second participant).
- The course will be in Dutch or English, depending on the participants.
Practical skills and insights for every stage of movement building.
Future Courses & Events
A glimpse into example courses and events on the platform
Mobilize for Change: Mastering Campaigning and Communication
Visionary Leadership: Strategic Planning for Grassroots Success
Networking Event for Changemakers
Engage & Inspire: Elevating Volunteer Experience Through the Customer Journey
How to build a movement: creating lasting impact
Community Rally for Climate Action
Building the Backbone: Organizational Structure for Grassroots Movements
Money Matters: Essential Skills for Financing Your Social Movement
Strategic Planning Workshop
Mobilize for Change: Mastering Campaigning and Communication
Visionary Leadership: Strategic Planning for Grassroots Success
Engage & Inspire: Elevating Volunteer Experience Through the Customer Journey
How to build a movement: creating lasting impact
Building the Backbone: Organizational Structure for Grassroots Movements
Money Matters: Essential Skills for Financing Your Social Movement
Networking Event for Changemakers
Community Rally for Climate Action