Groundwork Training (Anti-Racism)
Groundwork Trainings are small working conferences designed for youth and young adults centered on building a personal anti-racism analysis, which leads participants to anti-racist organizing.This Anti-Racism training program is evolving: The first Training of Trainers/Organizers occurred in May, 2004. Between 2004 and 2007 the first group of trainers is focused on learning how to facilitate Groundwork conferences for districts, organizations, campus groups, etc.
Groundwork trainings are flexible and can be geared specifically toward a certain group, so that they can struggle with whatever issues the group is working with at the time. These workshops may include:
- Building blocks to an anti-racism analysis
- Developing a common language and definitions
- Tips for creating a more anti-racist youth or campus ministry group
- Anti-racism for white people
- ...and more
As YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) and C*UUYAN (Continental Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network) are committed to becoming more anti-racist organizations it is essential that the people who are part of these organizations have access to the trainings and workshops they need in order to gain experience and knowledge to help them in this struggle.
These are workshops focused on supporting anti-racist identity development. As each new YRUUer or member of C*UUYAN joins in this struggle we gain more strength to take on systems that perpetuate racism within our society. These workshops and trainings are a beginning step to challenging the systems that exist around us and that we are a part of.
Scheduling a Groundwork Training:
Groundwork Trainings are scheduled directly through the
Groundwork administrator (a volunteer position). To schedule a training,
submit a
training request form, available on the Groundwork website.
Because Groundwork Trainings are not coordinated by the UUA's Youth Office, a different set of fees applies (these trainings DO count as Youth Office-sponsored for the Chrysalis Recognition Awards, however).
Last updated on Wednesday, November 28, 2007.
