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Create a home for action on Big Tech and democracy.
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Start with a conversation. Expressing interest doesn’t commit you to running a Circle.
A Circle is a small local group with a shared purpose. It’s a place to turn concern about technology into connection, learning, and action.
Bring your community’s concerns into a wider movement. Help shape campaigns and build public pressure for technology that serves people.
Get support from the Sapiens First Global team and advice from other people starting Circles. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Learn to bring people together, facilitate a good conversation, and turn an idea into a plan. Help others take on responsibility as you go.
Tell us you're interested in starting a Circle. Sign in and become a member of Sapiens First, then confirm your interest. We'll connect you with support from the team.
Start with people who care about the issue and can share the work. Two friends is a good starting point, not a requirement. You can find your people along the way.
Pick a time and a welcoming place: a library, park, classroom, or someone’s home. Make space to connect, then choose one thing you’d like to do together.
Starting a Circle takes about 3–5 hours a week, with an initial commitment of three months. After that, you decide whether to continue every six months.
Keep the first few months manageable: bring people together, share the work, and find a rhythm that fits your life.
No. You can learn as you go, with mentorship and guidance from Sapiens First Global and other Circle organizers. Bringing two reliable friends is recommended, but you can start without them.
No. You can host a space for thoughtful conversation about technology and democracy. Building trust and connection is a worthwhile place to begin.
Choose a format that fits your community. You can explore advocacy together when it feels right.
For a Circle focused on advocacy, we suggest three simple habits:
Start with what your group can sustain. You can add activities as more people take on roles.
Yes. You can join a priority campaign or propose a different campaign that falls within Sapiens First’s focus areas. Bring your idea to the Global team so you can explore how it fits and what support would help.
Yes. You can start a Circle, help others gain confidence, and hand it over when someone is ready to take the lead. You might stay involved as a member or step back.
Share opportunities to lead from the beginning. When you’re ready to move on, talk with your Circle and the Global team about a handover. Helping someone else become a leader is a lasting contribution to the movement.
Yes. As membership grows, a Circle can develop into a Hub, Chapter, or Alliance:
As more people grow into leadership, your group can take on more together. Staying small is fine, too: growth should serve your community and the work you want to do together.