Toolkit Overview
A secure knowledge hub for nonviolent survival and resistance under authoritarianism.
Nonviolent resistance doesn’t begin with mass protests—it begins with the quiet, daily actions that disrupt control and build trust. The Resistance Toolkit is a curated set of open-source guides, downloadable assets, and operational strategies designed for everyday people and military advisors working in or alongside repressed populations. Every tactic here is legal, damageless, and field-tested.
Navigate the toolkit by category below. Each section is printable, secure, and regularly updated.
Digital Security & Privacy
In hostile environments, your devices can betray you faster than your words. This section offers tools and habits for protecting your digital footprint—from secure messaging and device hygiene to safer browsing, app audits, and encrypted backups. These strategies are designed for everyday use by civilians, journalists, and advisors operating under surveillance, helping you stay connected without compromising your security.
Countering Misinformation
In authoritarian systems, lies often travel faster than laws. This section helps you spot, interpret, and defuse misinformation before it spreads. Learn how to verify content, identify false narratives, and protect your community from digital manipulation—all without becoming a counter-propagandist yourself.
Street Level Tactics (Coming Soon)
In heavily monitored environments, even simple movement can carry risk. This section focuses on how to navigate public space without drawing attention, from how you walk and where you pause to what you carry and how you blend in. These techniques help delay surveillance, avoid confrontation, and create reversible disruption in everyday settings.
Identity Discipline (Coming Soon)
Every interaction—digital or physical—leaves a trace. This section focuses on how to manage your identity across contexts by controlling what you reveal, when, and to whom. From minimizing your online footprint to adopting alternate personas in daily life, these techniques help you remain functional while staying beneath the radar. It’s not about erasing who you are—it’s about deciding which version of you gets seen.
Know The Law (Coming Soon)
Understanding your rights is essential, but in high-risk environments, getting the wrong legal advice can be dangerous. This section provides vetted links to organizations that offer public, up-to-date legal information for journalists, activists, and civilians. From digital rights to emergency legal aid, these resources help you navigate repression without overstepping your legal boundaries. We do not provide legal advice—only safe starting points to help you protect yourself and others.