Elements of Mutual Aid

Colonization and capitalism are dams holding us back from each other. This chapter is all about breaking them down so we can let mutual aid flow between us. We discuss creating safer spaces, handling crisis without police, and navigating power dyn...

Like the wind, our conditions are always shifting. The spirit of Air teaches us to speak, listen, strategize, and change with the seasons. This chapter explores decision-making, managing resources without hoarding them, weighing the pros and cons o...

This chapter takes a look at how to grow projects with strong, interconnected roots that can support communities. How can local needs and capacity inform our projects, how we can network projects over large areas, and how we can build infrastructu...

Mutual aid is the spark of our humanity that we have to defend while those in power try to stomp it out. This chapter sets the foundation: What is mutual aid, how is it different from charity, and why is it at odds with the ruling class? Hostin...

A four-part, independently produced documentary series putting a finger on the pulse of community-led survival projects confronting crisis with care. Chapter one airs May 1, 2026 on YouTube and PeerTube.

In his existence, Klee left many gifts. In 2022, we had the pleasure of recording this interview with him for the docuseries. Though we had hoped to consult Klee for his insight while we edited, we’re now tasked with the responsibility of applying...

Please enjoy the first official trailer for "The Elements of Mutual Aid" - a four part docuseries project exploring the origins, structures, healing ways, and logistics of mutual aid across North America. Coming summer 2025 To learn more an...

In this clip we highlight Daniel, a Honduran migrant and anti-authoritarian youth organizer who has devoted himself to supporting other refugees and developing community power through mutual aid. We’re proud to have spent time with Contra Vien...

Enjoy this pitch video for our Seed and Spark fundraising campaign. Check us out from March 20th - May 4th https://seedandspark.com/fund/elements-of-mutual-aid#story The Elements of Mutual Aid is a four-part docuseries using fire, earth, wat...

An excerpt from our interview with Dr. Jessica Gordon-Nembhard; professor, scholar, and author of “Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought & Practice.” In this clip, Dr. Nembhard explores the necessity of ...

An excerpt from a sweet interview, with artists Andrea Narno Shaun Slifer of the Just Seeds Artists' Cooperative, exploring the ways that radical art grows our imagination for another world and builds solidarity across struggle.

A quick behind the scenes look at just how much footage we’re sorting through right now.

We’re excited to post this sweet sample of our time with the group, Yanawana Herbolarios, in San Antonio, TX. In this clip, Penny shares their thoughts about nurturing our ability to resist by building and tending to radical spaces that can abo...

"Big" Ben Broadway from the Northeast Action Collective in Houston, TX, explains how his group of black, brown, disabled, and elderly community members support each other in making democratic decisions to rebuild their homes in the wake of Hurrica...

In this excerpt, our comrade, Muqu, explains how mutual aid is not just one-off actions or services - it should be deeply embedded in our daily lives and relations.