Events
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General meetings are held virtually most months. As covid levels are generally low in the Philadelphia region, when meeting for in-person indoor activities, we encourage you to wear a mask during the event or take a covid test beforehand. EQAT expects that those who are eligible will be vaccinated and boosted against covid in order to participate in in-person activities.
Please contact us with any questions.
June General Meeting (Virtual)
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Our monthly gathering to share and learn about EQAT’s campaign to get Vanguard to invest for our climate and our communities. Everyone is welcome.
Power, Targets, and Rebels
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Why take direct action? In the work for climate stewardship and other campaigns for dignity, connection, and human rights, non-violent direct action has played an important historical role, and is called for again today. In this workshop, we will explore how to identify key decision-makers and understand the crucial role of rebels within a movement ecosystem. We’ll dismantle the conventional understanding of power and discover how to leverage consent and influence for change. This is session 1 in our 3-part series with Quaker Earthcare Witness.
Calling on Vanguard to Take Tangible Steps!
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Despite many requests over the past four years, Vanguard leadership has refused to meet with customers, advocates, or activists asking the asset manager to invest sustainably. Vanguard’s new CEO Salim Ramji can choose to change course. We’ll take action in person to invite Ramji to meet with representatives of the Vanguard S.O.S. campaign to discuss how Vanguard can take action to reduce the material impacts of climate change — at the same time that others are taking action online.
Virtual Meeting for Worship with Attention to Tangible Steps Vanguard Can Take
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Join Quaker Earthcare Witness and others online to worship with attention to the tangible steps that Vanguard could take to reduce the impacts of climate change. This meeting for worship will occur at the same time as an action at Vanguard’s headquarters in Pennsylvania.
Action Ready: Essential Roles
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With our action goals set, it’s time to build our team. From de-escalation to spiritual anchoring, every role is crucial for success. In this week’s workshop, we’ll hear stories of 15+ years of action with Earth Quaker Action Team and map out the essential roles needed to manage the dynamic needs of on-the-ground action. Through interactive small group exercises, you’ll gain practical experience in coordinating and supporting your team, ensuring a united and powerful impact. If you joined us last time, consider joining a different breakout group focusing on the roles of action lead, street marshal, and spiritual anchor. This is session 2 in our 3-part series with Quaker Earthcare Witness.
Navigating the Unexpected: Resilience in Action
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Actions rarely go exactly as planned. How do we respond when our actions change or something unexpected happens? In this final training in our series with Quaker Earthcare Witness and Earth Quaker Action Team, we’ll sink our teeth into a variety of scenario examples and explore how to navigate complex situations, including police interactions, counter-protests, and shifting risk assessments. If you joined our previous session of this training, know that this session will explore new scenarios and choices. Develop your ability to assess, reflect, and make informed decisions in real-time, building resilience and strengthening your impact. This is the final session in our series with Quaker Earthcare Witness.