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Software and methods for organizers 🚩

❤️‍🔥 100+ volunteers
💻 the Zetkin platform is used in 7 countries
🌱 Made for the movement - by the movement

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Connecting the organizers, developers, data analysts, and designers of our community!

At Coders & Organizers in Malmö, we gathered 100+ participants from more than 10 countries and 21 organizations.
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Listen to Arielle Swernoff, campaign coordinator for DSA New York, talk about the strategies behind Zohran Mamdani's campaign.

Open, free and live exclusive online seminar.

🕛 Time: Thursday, 13th of November, 18:00-19:00 (Central European Time)
📍 Place: Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/87388756877
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Join Zetkin Foundation’s Scandinavian study group in Power-Up: an international online course for organizers.

🇸🇪 Note: our study group will have study materials and discussions in Swedish/mixed Scandinavian languages.

Read more and sign up: app.zetkin.org/o/433/survey...
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are looking for a part-time developer to join our remote team.

Develop Zetkin, our web based platform for organizing activists in left-wing organizations, unions, left parties and non-profits.

Read more: zetkin.org/en/contribut...

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September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join our hackathons in Stockholm where we develop Zetkin - software used by left and progressive organizers across the world.

⏱️ We have hackathons every month, drop in between 9:30 - 17:00

Read more and sign up here: www.zetk.in/o/433/campai...
September 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Richard Olsson, lead developer at Zetkin Foundation, just got home from Oslo after studying the canvassing operation of Sosialistisk Venstreparti.

He joined SV activists in action right before the Norwegian election (where SV received 5,5% of the votes and secured 9 seats in the parliament 🚩🎉).
September 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Zetkin Foundation's day team met up in Stockholm to start off the autumn, socialize and celebrate our hard work. We also took the opportunity to visit the Swedish parliament building. Now, we're looking forward to keep developing Zetkin!

What are you looking forward to this autumn?
September 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The international left needs your valuable skills in software development! Join our hackathons where we develop Zetkin - a platform used by left-wing and progressive organizers across the world! Here are the dates for the upcoming hackathons in Malmö!

Sign up: www.zetk.in/o/433/campai...
August 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We’re looking for writers/journalists who would like to volunteer with writing inspirational articles about the hard work of our Zetkin user organizations for our website, newsletter and social media channels.

Read more and sign up: app.zetkin.org/o/433/survey...
August 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
When Vänstern i Vården ("The Left in Healthcare") called members last winter

☎️ 430 of 1,289 picked up the phone
☎️ Over 50% wanted more information or where positive to take part in future activities.

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July 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Over the past two years, Zetkin Foundation and Vänsterpartiet in the greater Stockholm area have worked together to strengthen local groups in organizing methods.Over 40 organizers from 16 local branches took part!

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July 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Meet Niklas, who makes sure Zetkin’s backend works!

💻 What political or social issues matter the most to you and why?

“International solidarity is especially important to me right now. We must end the genocide in Gaza and confront US imperialism, which has operated unchecked for far too long."
July 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We asked Laura what she thought of Code Camp and Media Meetup:

“I like the vibe! The first day it took a while to get to know people, but in the evening everyone was chatting and discussing politics.”

🐕 Sign up to our newsletter to read full length interviews and news: zetkin.org/en/newsletter
July 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re happy to welcome ACORN as a new Zetkin user organization! ACORN is a member-led community union based in The UK. They organize working class communities and use direct action to fight for a better quality of life.

For more inspiration and news from our community:
zetkin.org/en/newsletter
July 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In early June, we had our first ever summer edition of Code Camp and Media Meetup, with participants who traveled to Sweden from all over Europe and the UK.

Want to join next time, or contribute remotely? Read more and sign up: app.zetkin.org/o/433/survey...
June 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Coming up in our next newsletter is an interview with Alex – the anti-fascist software engineer, Die Linke activist and techno enthusiast who traveled from München to Höör to contribute and meet other volunteers.

Sign up to our newsletter to read the full interview:
zetkin.org/en/newsletter
June 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
(Thread) Today we'd like you to meet Victor, who is part of the day team at Zetkin Foundation and makes sure the design of Zetkin is user friendly and accessible.

🎨 The people who are involved in Zetkin Foundation are spread out across the world. Where are you located?

"Malmö, Sweden."
June 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We start in 20 minutes! 🚩

Masterclass with Zetkin Foundation lead developer Richard Olsson:

Learn about how the new canvassing features in Zetkin can support organizers and activists during door knocking sessions and leaflet drops.

Join on Zoom 12:00 (UTC+2)
👇👇👇👇👇
us02web.zoom.us/j/8380267257...
June 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In this free, online seminar, Zetkin Foundations lead developer Richard Olsson will be presenting new features designed to support organizers and activists when out canvassing.

Wednesday 4/6-2025, 12:00-1:00 (UTC+2).

No sign up required.

Join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8380267257...
June 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Welcome as a Zetkin user organization, BIJ1!

BIJ1 is both a party and a people's movement based in the Netherlands.

Emerged from the need for solidarity, they emphasize the importance of both grass root movements and having representatives in the parliamentary system. 🍉
May 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We have a new organizer at Zetkin Foundation!

🌳 Welcome to the team, Simona! What will be your main focus in the organization?

“Thank you! In the organization my focus is on producing and distributing magazines. I will also be managing call centers and taking care of volunteers."
May 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
(Thread) 🗣️ Calling software developers and designers who care for workers rights, climate justice and equality!

This Sunday, May 25th, you can use your skills to strengthen the international left and progressive movement by developing Zetkin, our software for organizing.
May 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Are you an organizer who would like to learn more about methods and tools for organizing?

Save the date 12-14 September 2025 so you can go to Organize! Movement Meetup – an international event about organizing, activism and mobilizing in Malmö.

Read more: clarafoundation.se/organize-mov...
May 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This event is moved to June 4th, 12:00-13:00 (UTC+2)
Richard Olsson from Zetkin Foundation explains how Zetkin’s new canvassing features can improve your door-knocking campaigns.🚪

22 May, 12:00–13:00 (Stockholm time zone / UTC+2).

Welcome to this free and online seminar: us02web.zoom.us/j/8380267257...
May 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🏐 Hi Patrik! What is your role at Zetkin Foundation?

"I'm an organizer, so I work with the organizations that uses Zetkin and the activists that develop Zetkin at hackathons and code camps."

🏐 What’s the best thing about your job?

"All the super nice people you get to meet and work with."
May 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM