MPower: Organisers Programme

Our new MPower: Organisers Programme is a political training programme for those who may have less experience in political organising, and who may not want to or cannot stand for office. This programme will develop community organising skills and knowledge, through a democratic and electoral focus.

The rise of anti-migrant rhetoric and violence throughout the country is continuing to snowball, and we need migrant leaders who understand our lived experience and can positively bring people together. Our migrant communities are systemically excluded from getting involved in politics and this programme will train leaders to provide migrant communities with knowledge on the UK political system, registering to vote, and taking a stand in support of the Votes For All campaign!

If you have any questions, please contact our Elections and Training Manager at roise@migrantdemos.org.uk.

Who is this Programme For?

Are you interested in getting more active as a social justice campaigner? Do you care about the democratic inclusion and participation of migrant communities in the UK? Would you like to develop skills and knowledge that will help your local community get organised?

Candidates do not need any experience, but must agree with MDP’s values statement, to ensure that all participants are value-led in their approach to migrant and social justice. Candidates must be:

  • A first-generation migrant

  • Based in the Midlands or the North of England

  • Strongly interested in social justice, migrant rights and democracy

  • Passionate about getting involved in your local area

  • 18+

Programme Overview

This programme will run from January 2026 - June 2026. The majority of sessions will be run online on Wednesday evenings, with the exception of two in-person weekends (17-18 January and 28-29 March) and a celebration event on 6 June. All expenses to cover the in-person sessions (accommodation, travel and food) will be paid by MDP.

Applicants will be given a stipend to cover other expenses incurred as a result of participation, e.g. to help with childcare costs, work missed etc.

The MPower: Organising Programme will provide:

  • political education in UK politics, the political system, and wider social structures;

  • skills to confidently analyse and critique harmful narratives and policies;

  • training to participants to go forward and give their communities the same political education and skills to develop leadership;

  • training in campaign organising and mobilising; and

  • training in voter-eligibility and how to carry out voter-registration drives.