Sparking a movement

A mass movement begins with one person. One person can identify what many others are suffering. That one person has to deal with it somehow. That person can choose a heroic response that will add to suffering or will be seen as an inspiration to others. How that heroic action is interpreted is not under the control of any person or group. Actions that spark movements are sincere and without reward. The reward come with history, when others find inspiration and in fact adopt similar behaviors independently. Once a small group decide it is time to confront an injustice the mass movement starts taking shape.