Deep Roots, Real Power: Candid Stories from the Field
Commons Library
Commons Library write-up of a Progress 2026 panel in which four community organisers reflected on building long-term "deep power" and the cost of short-term campaigning.
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“the resounding reflection from all panellists was that short term campaign pushes and project work are the biggest inhibitors to building deep roots.”
“it was something the Government said was impossible, until we forced them to make it possible”
“The length of a grant is usually not enough time to build community trust.”
“People would say 'you come every few years and then disappear.'”
“We focused so deeply and obsessively on the moment.”
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