PLAYTIVISM
When We Play
We Win.
Play is an act of resistance
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Play is an act of resistance •
Playtivism fosters experimentation and multidisciplinary play in activism. See how creativity and collaboration across fields can drive bold, impactful change. Join us in reimagining activism through play—as we can only win if we are not afraid to lose.
DISCOVER
THE CONCEPT.
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The Science and Art of Playtivism
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On hope and play
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On play, memory, and imagination
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The Playtivism Mindset: Six Shifts Organizations Should Make
TAKE A DEEP DIVE
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ABOUT
Playtivism creates spaces for experimentation and multidisciplinary play in activism. Coined by TED Senior Fellow Yana Buhrer Tavanier, the concept was first introduced in her 2019 TED Talk.
This website was created in response to the overwhelming interest in the talk (nearly 2 million views) and the follow up NPR feature, and a growing demand for deeper insights from activists worldwide.
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