How to Host Your Own Civil Society Town Hall

This Civil Society Fellowship Town Hall initiative offers communities a pathway to move beyond political division by fostering spaces where critical issues are openly discussed with respect and understanding. Utilizing this toolkit, communities can organize their own town halls to bring together people with diverse views, encourage thoughtful dialogue, and build stronger, more resilient connections.

Inspired by the 2024 Civil Society Fellowship Town Hall in Washington, DC and looking to host your own? 

Use this toolkit to host an impactful town hall in your community with a focus on constructive dialogue. With practical resources and structured guidance, these gatherings are an opportunity to break the cycle of polarization, foster respectful conversation, and explore meaningful solutions together.

A few key topics we cover include goal setting, gathering feedback, event timing, collecting RSVPs, creating an agenda, and selecting moderators, participants and topics.

Questions? Email [email protected] to get in touch with our team.