“As a new group Hope and Courage Collective have been an amazing support in not only advising the group on the best strategies but information on other groups and how other towns are tackling these issues. We felt guided and encouraged.”

“Democracy thrives on political debate and the exchange of diverse political views. However, women in political life face increasing harassment and hostility on and offline when discussing challenging topics. Hope and Courage have been very valuable in helping us to build the skills and confidence of women candidates and politicians to engage with people, to diffuse difficult situations and to stay safe.”

“The learning from the Hope & Courage Collective session gave me the confidence to hold my head high and engage in conversations that invite people in, rather than call them out. In the face of a small but vocal minority using fear to challenge the rights of others to exist or belong, it’s a powerful reminder that calm, reasoned dialogue can be one of our greatest tools.”

“The learning from the Hope & Courage Collective session gave me the confidence to hold my head high and engage in conversations that invite people in, rather than call them out. In the face of a small but vocal minority using fear to challenge the rights of others to exist or belong, it’s a powerful reminder that calm, reasoned dialogue can be one of our greatest tools.”