3.1 Mapping your community

Where it lacks a predefined constituency to organise, community organising can focus on demographics, social groups, or geographies to organise around. Nonetheless, mapping processes are still central to beginning your organising. Think back to the work you did on identifying a constituency last week. Who is it that you are seeking to organise and how can you reach them? This may involve identifying neighbourhoods if you are organising low-to-middle income people, or particular network hubs in your community if you are aiming to organise demographics such as older people, refugees and migrants, etc. Once you have identified where your constituency is, it is time to speak to them.