From the days of the Home Rule struggle in India to large-scale actions by the environmental and alter-globalization movements, nonviolent action has involved various forms of training in the political art and practical skills of nonviolent conflict for social change. This month's online dialogue will focus on the vital importance of training for nonviolent action. Training ourselves on tactical and strategic nonviolent action is essential to maximize possibilities and results. What does this kind of training entail? Join experienced nonviolent action trainers in sharing methods, resources and experiences from around the world. You'll have the opportunity to share your experiences as well as gain ideas and tools to apply to your efforts. Join the New Tactics community today to participate in this dialogue!

When trying train people in many locations, try web conferencing. Participants can log into the web conference and call in on a phone line to access the training. The benefit is that people don't have to travel to be together to hear from the trainer or the subject matter expert. There are many companies who offer web conferencing software and two are listed below as resources.