CSTI is the premier movement-building event for Western progressives, with three full days of intensive training and networking for social justice organizers. The event is designed for leaders and staff of organizations who are working to address civil rights, immigration, gender justice, women's leadership, electoral power and other critical struggles facing our communities. Click here for more about CSTI 2007!

Also taking place at CSTI:
CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE for Women & Trans People of Color Led Organizations
Thursday, August 2
Organizational Applications Required

CSTI Banquet
Saturday Evening, 6:00 PM
Get to know your fellow organizers and activists over delicious food, and inspiring words.

Keynote Address by Mallika Dutt
We are pleased to have Mallika Dutt, founder and executive director of Breakthrough, share her insights on how we can build a stronger, more inclusive progressive movement in the United States. Breakthrough is an international human rights organization that uses media and popular culture to promote values of dignity, equality and justice. Breakthrough works through offices in India and the United States and addresses a range of issues including gender-based discrimination, HIV/AIDS, immigrant rights and racial justice. Mallika has authored several articles and manuals on human rights and serves on the boards of several social justice groups.