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usonian

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Mon Oct 27, 2025, 01:16 AM Monday

Who has heard of CANVAS and "Blueprint for (nonviolent) Revolution?" [View all]

I came across these in my internet ramblings.

Blueprint for Revolution
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueprint_for_Revolution
Blueprint for Revolution: How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World is a book written by Srdja Popovic, the founder of the Centre for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies (CANVAS). The book is described on its back cover as "a handbook for anyone who wants to effectively (and peacefully) improve your neighborhood, make a difference in your community, or change the world

Nice review, and a good summary, basically an outline, here: (recommended)
https://www.citizenshandbook.org/blueprint-for-revolution.html


CANVAS:
https://canvasopedia.org/who-we-are/

From CANVAS' headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, we operate a network of international trainers and consultants with expertise in building and running successful non-violent movements.

We work to build more just, democratic, and responsible society. CANVAS’ offices in Washington DC, Manila, Tbilisi, Johannesburg and Belgrade aim to provide maximum support to the activists on the ground, and they serve as a hub for local and regional initiatives that rely on principals of nonviolent struggle and creative activism.

Our organization disseminates knowledge through a variety of media, including workshops, books, videos, and specialized courses. CANVAS has produced several publications on nonviolent resistance over the years, based on intensive research and our members’ decades of experience in the field.

These revolutionary “know-hows” are available for free download on this website. Additionally, our trainers regularly teach courses on nonviolent strategy at a variety of educational institutions worldwide.


Publications: (Free, go for it)
https://canvasopedia.org/publications/

Back to the Blueprint, You can buy it for about $19.00
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