Offer context
We preserve accessible background on the Occupy movement, its public concerns, and the questions it raised for communities.
About this site
A place to learn, connect, and organize with care.
Occupy Together is an independent civic education resource for people exploring peaceful, community-led action. We gather practical context that can help groups participate thoughtfully, share responsibility, and adapt to local needs.
Good organizing makes room for listening, different capacities, and shared decisions.
01
This resource supports nonviolent civic participation and encourages people to make informed, accessible, and locally responsible choices.
Our purpose
Information that helps people take part.
Occupy Together was created to make organizing knowledge easier to approach. The site is not a central authority or a substitute for local leadership; it is a resource for people who want to understand the wider movement and contribute in a meaningful way.
Encourage agency
People can choose roles that fit their capacity, from learning and sharing information to supporting meetings and local projects.
Support cooperation
Our materials foreground clear communication, consent, accessibility, and practical care for participants.
Vision, mission, and values
Shared work begins with clear commitments.
We believe civic participation is stronger when people can access information, understand the process, and help shape decisions that affect their communities.
- Peaceful, lawful participation shaped by local conditions
- Open processes that explain how decisions are made
- Respect for privacy, consent, and personal boundaries
- Accessible participation across different needs and capacities
- Careful communication rooted in context and verification
Our approach
An archive built for practical reflection.
Every local setting has its own history, relationships, and constraints. Rather than offering a fixed blueprint, Occupy Together presents questions and organizing practices that groups can assess together.
Read the context
Begin with the movement’s background and the local concerns that bring people together.
Listen closely
Make room for affected voices, existing community work, and different forms of expertise.
Plan openly
Define roles, expectations, decision methods, and reasonable limits before acting.
Learn together
Document what happened, reflect on outcomes, and revise with care for everyone involved.
Common questions
What this site is for
These answers describe the role of the archive and the boundaries of its materials.
Is Occupy Together a local organizing group?
No. Occupy Together is an independent educational resource. It does not direct local groups or speak for them.
Who can use these resources?
Anyone seeking historical context or practical prompts for peaceful, community-led civic participation can use the site as a starting point.
Does the site provide legal or safety advice?
No. Local rules and conditions vary. Seek qualified local guidance when an activity raises legal, safety, health, or accessibility questions.
How should groups use the material?
Read it critically, compare it with local knowledge, and decide together what is appropriate for your setting. No page is a universal instruction.
Can people participate without prior organizing experience?
Yes. A manageable first role might involve listening, helping with notes, sharing verified information, or asking what support is useful.
Where can I find more background?
Visit the movement overview for historical context, or explore the participation guides for meeting and collaboration prompts.