For Activists

Are you actively involved in social and political movements in Vienna or part of a collective and want to engage in support work? Do you have an emancipatory approach? Do you want to take action against violence and discrimination and discuss how to support others effectively, especially in cases of sexualized violence?

We welcome you to join our Skill-Sharing Weekend, whether you have years of experience in support work or are new to the topic.

AwA* and friends are organizing this weekend – if you’d like to help, reach out! We’d love to have you on board.

Together with other groups (including SupportSupport from Germany), AwA* invites you to a Skill-Sharing Weekend where we aim to create a space for collective learning:

• How can we, as a group, provide support to people affected by sexualized violence?
• How can we support groups in processing cases of violence and boundary violations?
• How can we deal with cases of violence and boundary-crossing behavior as a group?
• How can we engage with individuals who have caused harm?
• How can we integrate self-care into these processes as a group?
• How do we set up a contact point within our group for those seeking support?

There will be structured inputs as well as informal exchange and networking opportunities. To maintain a steady learning environment, we encourage participants to attend both days.

Topics we will cover:

• Transformative Justice
• Community Accountability
• Advocacy and Solidarity
• The Power of Definition
• Activism and Self-Care

Important information:

• Registration required
• Warm vegan meals will be provided on a donation basis.
• An Awareness-Team will be present throughout the event.
• If you need anything to support your participation, let us know, and we will try to organize it.
• A Care & Chill Space will be available which can be used as a retreat area.
• We’re planning for about 50 people.
• We have low-barrier-access and -toilets. More information about acces under: https://4lthangrund.jetzt/zugang-zu-4lthangrund
• We plan to collect and document our discussions and create a small toolbox or zine, including resources, advisory services, and materials. If you’re interested in contributing, get in touch

💬 What to expect:

Saturday – Arrival, Exchange, Kick-off
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. – time to arrive, meet each other, and ease in with coffee & tea.
At 11:00 a.m., we officially begin with a group welcome and introductions from participating groups: AwA*, support support, ASL, and others will share insights into their work, perspectives, and experiences.

Small group workshop session 1 (12:30–15:30)
Several (3–4) parallel workshops, for example:

• Pitfalls & contradictions in support work with people affected by sexualized violence (ASL)
• Different perspectives on a complex case & resulting role behaviors (support support)
• t.b.a.
  Workshop assignments will be made on-site.

16:00–19:00: Open Space
Space for themed tables and contributions, e.g.:

• Dealing with perpetrator protection
• Self-care & boundaries in support work
• Awareness from a community perspective
• Other topics you bring along

✨ Simultaneously, the DIY Zine Station will open – a space to creatively capture thoughts, quotes, drawings, or experiences. The weekend will be collectively documented in a zine.

From 19:00: Shared dinner
From 20:00: Evening talk – followed by music, DJing, and an open, relaxed close to the day

Sunday – Deepening, Reflection, Exchange
The second day also begins at 10:30 a.m. with an open brunch and informal exchange.
At 11:30 a.m., we’ll kick off the day together before diving into deeper workshops (12:00–16:00), such as:

• Support work & roles (support support)
• Everyday awareness: How do we support people in emotionally challenging situations? (AwA*)
• Contact point work & sustainable structures (AwA*)

We’ll close the weekend with a group check-out and evening dinner – creating space for conversation, reflection, and connection.

🌱 Who is this weekend for?
Are you active in activism or sociopolitical work in Vienna, or part of a collective? Are you interested in learning more about support work? Do you have an emancipatory perspective? Want to act against violence and discrimination and discuss how to best support others, especially in cases of sexualized violence?

We’re excited for you to join us – whether you’ve been doing support work for years or are just getting started.
You’re welcome – with your questions, experiences, and perspectives!

📢 Note:
The full program is being updated continuously.

We’re looking forward to seeing you! 💜

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