Specialized areas of lobbying 30 navigating the coastal commission. Saraaed advocacy training guide usingnugis this introduction to advocacy training guide provides the tools for people to start engaging in the advocacy process, and is thus designed to. Lobbying for an international mechanism for loss and. This manual advises dpos on how to run advocacy and lobbying campaigns. Ideas which worked for us over the years we have used numerous ideas for training and supporting ourselves, and our volunteers and staff with the demands and challenges of. Individual advocacy focuses on changing the situation for an individual and protecting her rights. This manual includes multiple care examples of advocacy to help illustrate different. Advocacy identifying, embracing, and promoting a cause. Nexus werx llc is a political training company launching the learn to lobby line of online and inperson training products. Lobbying, advocacy, and education page 4 direct lobbying is allowable when using unrestricted nongovernment funds and the activities are not substantial, according to the irs. Through a combination of theory and complementary activities, trainees will have an enhanced comprehension of the key topics. We will frame the discussion so that our advocacy and lobbying is directly related to the assertion and. Advocacy and lobbying this training manual was developed after a detailed consultative workshop with members of community based organizations from the fata, in november 2009.
Wola promotes human rights, democracy, and social and economic justice in latin. Advocacy communications a handbook for anew members. Advocacy and lobbying training the hague, 19 october 2015 participant profiles in this booklet are the profiles of the dynamic individuals that took part in the diaspora academy projects second lobbying and advocacy training workshop in october 2015. The present manual on advocacy has been prepared to train the trainers at tlmti who in turn will train other staff and help in taking missions advocacy work forward. A guide to effective communications susan mccabe 31 lobbying at the public utilities commission carolyn vealhunter 32 advocacy before the california transportation commission robert naylor.
This manual is part of a series of six training manuals developed by unodc. The technical working group ap preciates the advice and time. According to the irs irs, 2017, direct lobbying includes efforts to influence legislation through direct communications. A user friendly tool to increase learning on how to advocate. Advocacy training program about our engaging program tcw. Always build in some small but quick victories, if for no other reason than it builds morale.
Effective activism 101, lobbying 101, and campaigning 101. Community advocates training manual 2 the community advocates training manual is a joint effort between population councilabuja and its partners adolescent. Grassroots advocacy trainers manualgrassroots advocacy trainers manual 1. Although the guide is designed for a workshop setting, it can be used as a selfteaching device as well. The training activities in this manual will help trainers manage time and keep track of topics being covered. Lobbying is a specifically focused form of advocacy, with. Goals to survive, particularly in a long campaign, a group must move from victory to victory. Grassroots advocacy trainers manualgrassroots advocacy trainers manual checklist for media events all levels have the date, time, and place been cleared with all the speakers. Lobbying is indeed a very powerful weapon, which, if it is well used and performed in a professional manner, can provide the french and european. We hope this manual and the others in the same series will be as useful for you and your organization, as they have been for camp and its partners.
Legislative advocacy lobbying as well as other advocacy activities, such as media advocacy and grassroots organizing, that can. Wash through teacher training and the national curriculum. Others will need breakout rooms or space where six to eight people can meet, hear each other, and fill out the chart materials. The group formation and development training manual is designed to guide trainers on step by step approach to carry out training with farmers to form groups or strengthen the groups. The training was effective in producing a pool of resource persons with skills and understanding on advocacy and lobbying. We offer a diverse curriculum, covering goal setting, messaging and storytelling, budgeting and fundraising, digital campaigns, lobbying, and more. Good governance, lobbying and advocacy, communication, membership development and services. Union to gain first hand experience of how advocacy works at the regional level. In preparing for a meeting with a legislator, be sure to research the member you are going to be meeting with find out what committees the legislator sits on and how heshe has voted on similar issues in the past. Bolder advocacy workshops for nonprofits and foundations.
A training manual on advocacy, lobbying and negotiation skills. Born out of the belief that it shouldnt take insider experience to participate politically, these trainings develop both soft skills and strategic competency and is for individuals, nonprofits, and advocacy. In this sense, lobbying is similar to policy advocacy or advocacy in a specific arena. This fact sheet offers a look at how advocacy is defined, what kinds of activities comprise advocacy work, and what kinds of advocacy projects several taxexempt groups are currently leading.
Training manual gc10 the purpose of this training manual is to support members of civil society to plan and implement effective advocacy work around general comment no. Divided into twelve modules, the guide presents general information. They may include lobbying, organizing, education or. The training environment this module sets the atmosphere for the training. Focus, target group and objectives of the manual the manual addresses the concepts leadership, core skills and competences, leadership styles, accountability, lobbying and advocacy as well as effective participation. This training guide introduces the concept of advocacy and provides a framework for developing an advocacy campaign. Every nonprofit can engage in each of these kinds of advocacy. Advocacy can influence public opinion as well as public policy. Bader al hudhud is a certified trainer in advocacy and lobbying with over 12 years of experience. It is key to remember that advocacy is not a linear process but a more complex one where plans have to be adapted when contexts change. Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others. Community organising, forests and climate change, popular education indigenous peoples assert that rights cannot be compromised. Sep 28, 2018 advocacy refers to a process, initiated by citizens or groups of citizens, such as nongovernmental organizations ngos, to bring about change.
If the main training room is very large several small groups can meet in it. Manual for facilitators of advocacy training sessions acknowledgments acknowledgments the washington office on latin america wola is a nonprofit policy, research, and advocacy organization, founded in 1974 by religious and other civil society leaders. The exercises are the core of the training as they will take the participants through an. Training manual on advocacy the leprosy mission trust india. The manual is structured around an eightstep advocacy planning cycle and could be used to plan an initiative from start to finish or dipped into at any point during the process. It has been updated from its original 2001 version to take into account various developments in care, such as the programme approach and the focus on women and girls. Advocacy and lobbying training, sauraha, chitwan nepal. Call on nasaa call on nasaa to provide advocac byist, or a public interest advocac appointed, schedule a training ses level of advocacy involvement. Aipp memberpartner organizations pointed out the need for a manual to help empower indigenous peoples with knowledge and skills for effective advocay and lobbying to help empower indigenous peoples with knowledge and. In this guide, we focus on advocacy that, directly or indirectly, affects legislation. Shaping public policy at the state and local level.
Indigenous peoples assert that rights cannot be compromised. The purpose of this module is to enable participants to get acquainted, feel relaxed and comfortable as well as setting rules to guide the training. This guide will assist ngos and cbos in learning how to raise awareness and organise effective lobbying, education, awareness and advocacy campaigns to influence government and other authorities on developmental issues. The manual combines information on three aspects training, leprosy and advocacy. A manual on advocacy, community mobilization and referral networking. Training manual on advocacy, lobbying and negotiation.
This advocacy training guide was developed by the profiles technical working group with support and technical assistance from charles asiimwe strides uganda and peter milton rukundo kyambogo university, who are the prime authors of this training manual. Mvcac advocacy training manual 5 legislative meetings a visit from a constituent is one of the most effective forms of advocacy. In our advocacy training program, well lay the groundwork for the basic principles that make for an effective advocacy campaign. Grassroots advocacy trainers manualgrassroots advocacy trainers manual each, the trainer then debriefs three groups in separate rooms. Sessions of the manual are built around practical exercises, tools, handouts and notes for the facilitator. For each thematic area, different training aids are available. In this context, message development and delivery will be less about lobbying and campaigning and more about ongoing communication and feedback. Lobbying support 33 lobbying support services anne kelly. The peerselfadvocacy training manual acknowledgments written and compiled by jean matulis, attorney, cnmhc member. Mar 03, 2017 schedule advocacy training at the capital. He produced the social entrepreneurship training manual, and is active in leadership and civic engagement. They joined peace child and unhabitat to lobby for increased youth. Discusses how to decide what issue you want to work on.
Details of the project and purpose of the workshop will also be discussed. He is also a certified trainer in pts life and employability skills, adult education and advocacy training. Once you have done a chart for the overall campaign, go back. The platform is structured around five key thematic areas. A training manual on advocacy, lobbying and negotiation. Advocacy and lobbying are often confused for one another. Mwawode member s ranke d lobbyin g an d advocacy training number one. This book offers a clear stepbystep guide to implementing a successful advocacy program at both the state and local levels. The guide is designed to help you, leaders of youth organizations or organizations. A training manual on advocacy, lobbying and negotiation skills categories. The lobbying and advocacy handbook for nonprofit organizations. The preparation of this guide entailed a revision of the extensive training material developed by the programme for employers activities of the itcilo in the last ten years in the area of lobbying and advocacy of employers and business members organizations.
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