Building knowledge for meaningful social change

Social Movement Lab is a platform dedicated to supporting individuals and organizations who want to create positive, lasting impact in society.

We work at the intersection of research, practice, and collaboration. By sharing knowledge, tools, and learning experiences, we help people strengthen their initiatives and turn ideas into action.

Our Approach

We believe that meaningful change takes time, care, and collaboration. Our approach is:

Practice-oriented

focused on real challenges and practical solutions

Inclusive

open to diverse perspectives and experiences

Reflective

grounded in research and critical thinking

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we create space for learning, experimentation, and growth.

What We Do

Social Movement Lab offers a range of activities designed to support learning and connection, including:

Workshops and events for individuals

Learning programs and sessions for organizations

Research-based insights translated into practical tools

Free resources such as e-books and webinars

Our work is shaped by real-world challenges and grounded in evidence, experience, and dialogue.

Looking Ahead

Social change is constantly evolving — and so are we.
 We continue to develop new resources, events, and collaborations to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

If you’re interested in learning, collaborating, or contributing, we’d love to hear from you.

Team SML

Emmy Mol
Founder

Emmy Mol

Emmy Mol is the founder of Social Movement Lab nd a strong believer in the power of progressive social movements. She emphasizes their role in challenging the status quo and driving the change needed to strengthen democracy and advance social, political, and environmental security worldwide.
She is now building Social Movement Lab, aiming to become the go-to resource for grassroots organizers and changemakers to build strong foundations, grow intentionally, and support their people to create real, lasting impact.

Emmanuel Chamilakis
End-to-end developer

Emmanuel Chamilakis

I’m an end-to-end developer specialising in data, scraping, AI and web development. I work on the NEXUS platform where we gather data to connect activists and funders. I think strategically about what our data looks like and where we can make the most impact. I automate things but always remember the human interactivity that is required for success. In my free time I like to read philosophy, politics and the latest developments and implications of AI. I like turn based strategy games and rogue-like auto-battlers with deck building card games and more.

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