As the crisis of capitalism deepens, millions of people are looking for a way out. This has caused many on the left to look to the ideas of mutual aid. But what is mutual aid, and can it help us end capitalism?

In this video, Josie Seaton (from the Central Committee of the RCP) explains the Marxist approach to mutual aid, its historical role, and what we can do today in to build a force that will truly end capitalism.

This presentation was recorded live in Toronto on April 10, 2026.
Recommended readings:
A communist critique of mutual aid

Base-Building or Bolshevism?

The class, the party and the leadership: How to organize revolution

FAQ: Marxism, Bolshevism, and Mutual Aid

Communism or Mutual Aid? (Booklet)

Referenced texts:Nechayev's The Revolutionary Catechism

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