The History of NAMI and the Family Movement
Founded in 1977 by two mothers seeking support for loved ones with mental illness, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has grown to be a leading grassroots organization advocating for mental health awareness, support, and education. The Contra Costa chapter, NAMI CC, has a rich history of pro
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Advocacy Strategy Template
This template provides a structured approach to developing advocacy strategies with multiple goals. It includes sections for outlining overarching advocacy goals, specific objectives, primary and secondary targets, partners, allies, opponents, tactics, and more for each advocacy goal. The template e
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Self-Advocacy, Communication, and Research
Explore the essence of self-advocacy, communication, and research in this training module. Learn to articulate your needs effectively, acquire self-advocacy skills, and identify various settings where self-advocacy is crucial. Engage in activities to assess your self-advocacy skills and reflect on h
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Enfield Advocacy Services Overview
Enfield Advocacy Services, provided by POhWER, offer various advocacy programs including Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA), Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA), and Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) among others. The services aim to support individuals in understanding and par
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Integrating Harm Reduction and Sexual & Reproductive Health Advocacy
This module focuses on advocating for the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and gender non-conforming individuals who use drugs. It covers identifying barriers, setting advocacy goals, understanding advocacy elements, and implementing advocacy strategies to create a more enabling enviro
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Grassroots Advocacy: Empowering Change Through Citizen-Based Activism
Grassroots Advocacy 101 provides insights into the importance of advocacy, various advocacy tactics, and the ways to engage in policy change effectively. It emphasizes the significance of grassroots efforts in influencing policy decisions, engaging with elected officials, and making a meaningful imp
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Disability Rights Ohio 101: Advocacy for Kids with Disabilities
Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) is a non-profit organization advocating for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. Their team provides advocacy services, information and referral, self-advocacy assistance, and legal advocacy services, including for special education stu
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Nutrition Advocacy in Humanitarian Contexts: GNC Advocacy Insights
Explore the strategic framework of Nutrition Cluster Advocacy, focusing on influencing policies for improving nutrition in emergencies. Learn about the Global Nutrition Commitments and key initiatives driving action to address malnutrition. Discover the GNC Advocacy Toolkit designed to support Nutri
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Advocacy and Capacity Development in Research4Life
Research4Life is a public-private partnership offering programs to enhance access to scientific knowledge. The Advocacy Toolkit emphasizes the importance of advocacy in influencing decision-makers and stakeholders. It provides strategies for successful advocacy, including identifying challenges, set
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Empowering Villagers Through Grassroots Creativity - Palle Srujana
Palle Srujana is a volunteer group dedicated to nurturing grassroots creativity in villages to provide affordable solutions. With over 5000 volunteers and strong partnerships, they scout, document, prototype, and recognize innovations, impacting rural families and communities significantly. Their ef
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Understanding the National Approach to Statutory Advocacy for Children and Young People
Exploring the significance of the National Approach to Statutory Advocacy for Children and Young People, this content delves into the role of advocates, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the fundamental principles guiding statutory advocacy. Learn about different types of advocacy, u
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Managing Gender-Based Violence Programmes in Emergencies: Advocacy Strategies
Explore the role of advocacy in managing gender-based violence programmes in emergencies, including identifying advocacy roles, ethical considerations, and different levels of advocacy. Learn about building advocacy strategies at various levels and how these intersect with the responsibilities of a
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Grassroots Innovation for Sustainable Village Development
PALLE SRUJANA, an initiative started in November 2005, fosters grassroots creativity to offer cost-effective solutions to villagers. Emphasizing the pursuit of happiness, innovation, and world peace, the organization promotes affordable and user-friendly ideas that enhance the quality of life. Throu
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Overview of Summary Court Advocacy and Procedures
Introduction to the key aspects of summary court advocacy, including types of cases handled, basic protocols, courtroom etiquette, advocacy tips, and the importance of preparation and knowledge of relevant laws. The guide covers court procedures, dress code, opening and closing court protocols, and
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Understanding Policy Advocacy and Integrated Behavioral Care
Learn about the role of social workers in policy formation and implementation within integrated behavioral health models. Discover advocacy skills for supporting vulnerable populations in improving their living situations and accessing resources. Understand the differences between advocacy, lobbying
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Enhancing Social Protection at Grassroots Level: Empowering Communities
Social Protection as a human right involves policies to prevent and reduce poverty. This survey focuses on grassroots initiatives for effective implementation and community empowerment in February 2019.
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Exploring Effective Paragraph Development in Grassroots: The Writer's Workbook
In the chapter "Developing Effective Paragraphs" from Grassroots: The Writer's Workbook, a personal narrative about the author's brother highlights the significance of choosing the right topic sentence and structuring paragraphs effectively. Through examples and exercises, readers learn how to craft
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Strategic Advocacy Approaches for Sectoral Development in Ghana
This outline details advocacy activities in Ghana's CREW project, emphasizing evidence-based outcomes, stakeholder mapping, and engagement in key sectors like bus transportation and maize farming. It highlights the importance of linking evidence with advocacy, targeting outcomes, identifying stakeho
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Enhancing Rural Development Networks for Green Economy Advocacy
This project, funded by the European Union, aims to strengthen grassroots CSOs in advocating for agricultural and rural reform, introduce the concept of green economy for rural sustainability, and promote evidence-based policy development. Through networking and advocacy, the project seeks to enhanc
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Advocacy Services in Surrey: Empowering Individuals in Need
Advocacy services in Surrey, provided by www.pohwer.net/surrey, offer Instructed Care Act Advocacy (CAA), Instructed Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), and Instructed Non-Statutory Discretionary Advocacy. These services aim to support individuals who have substantial difficulty in understand
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Advocating for Disability Rights: Past Achievements and Current Challenges
Discussing the historical progress and recent threats facing the disability community, this webinar sheds light on the critical advocacy steps needed to defend civil rights, support services, and modernize existing systems. Emphasizing the power of grassroots advocacy, the speakers highlight the imp
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National Working Group Mudawwanah and Situation in the Netherlands
The National Working Group Mudawwanah focuses on improving the legal position of women, children, and migrant communities in the Netherlands. The group addresses issues like forced marriage, domestic violence, honor-related violence, and abandonment through education, empowerment, and prevention ini
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Interactive Human Rights and Self-Advocacy Game
Engage in a fun and educational game focused on human rights and self-advocacy. Test your knowledge with questions and answers, learn about self-advocacy principles, and explore famous quotes. Enhance your understanding of self-advocacy and empower yourself to speak up for your rights.
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Effective Advocacy Strategies for Community Health Workers
Learn about types of advocacy, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of advocacy in community health work. Explore different advocacy settings, understand the meaning of advocacy, and discover key questions and strategies for effective advocacy. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support
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Strategic Integrated Marketing Communications Plan for AbibiNsroma Foundation
AbibiNsroma Foundation (ANF) in Ghana focuses on grassroots empowerment for sustainable development. Their organizational objectives include community engagement, research, and advocacy in various sectors. ANF has successfully conducted webinars, broadcast interviews, and workshops to promote cooper
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National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities: Empowering Choices and Inclusion
The National Advocacy Service (NAS) for People with Disabilities in Ireland, established in 2011, aims to empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have equal opportunities and choices in life. With a statutory function to provide advocacy, NAS focuses on principles such as empowerment, i
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Disability Data Advocacy Workshop for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
Explore the comprehensive Disability Data Advocacy Workshop covering various sessions focusing on advocacy, data collection, evidence development, and engagement in national dialogues using data. The workshop aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for effective disability dat
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Importance of Grassroots Advocacy in Community Support Programs
Grassroots advocacy, led by organizations like LaCAN, plays a crucial role in advocating for community and family support programs. Through initiatives like Act 378 and Act 481, LaCAN has successfully enabled thousands of individuals to access waivers, funds, and supports for persons with developmen
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Gram Nyayalayas: Enhancing Justice at the Grassroots Level in India
Indian Criminal Justice System has evolved over the years to ensure justice reaches every individual efficiently. The introduction of Gram Nyayalayas represents a significant step towards this goal by establishing formal mobile courts in villages. These courts aim to enhance access to justice and pr
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Building an Inclusive Community for Neurodivergent Students: A Grassroots Approach at Duke University
This grassroots initiative at Duke University focuses on creating an inclusive community for neurodivergent students through engaging key stakeholders, empowering student leadership, campus presentations, building a resource library, exploring funding options, and leveraging relationships across the
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District/LLG-Level Nutrition Advocacy Planning Workshop: Day 1 Highlights
Welcome to the District/LLG-Level Nutrition Advocacy Planning Workshop Day 1. Join us as we discuss the purpose of the workshop, engage in introductions, delve into defining advocacy, share experiences, and explore the significance of advocacy in nutrition now. Participants will also set expectation
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Grassroots Advocacy 101: Empowering Ordinary People for Change
Explore the concept and history of grassroots advocacy, understand its importance, and learn how to effectively advocate for causes that matter to you. Discover the power of being the change in society through examples and insights. Grassroots advocacy is shown to be a successful agent of change, em
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Disability Data Advocacy: Empowering OPDs with Official Data for Advocacy
This workshop session focuses on empowering Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to advocate effectively using official data. It covers strategies for advocacy, creating strong data-based messages, and utilizing data to monitor progress and influence policy decisions. The importance of
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Environmental Justice: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives
This presentation delves into the history of environmental justice, exploring the intersection of law, civil rights, and grassroots movements. It examines the impact of linear systems on EJ communities, proposes cyclical and whole systems models, and highlights the legal journey towards environmenta
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Understanding Advocacy: An Overview of Being an Advocate
Explore the concept of advocacy, learn how to act as an advocate effectively, identify alternative options when unable to advocate, and support others in having a voice through activities and exercises outlined in the session. Understand the types of advocacy, including formal, peer, and informal ad
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DFW Advocacy Chapter Results August Webinar Summary
DFW Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS held a webinar on August 19, 2020, focusing on influencing decision-makers in Congress to impact women, girls, and children in poverty positively. The group aims to move congressional members up the advocacy scale and has ongoing campaigns related to maternal health
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Campus Advocacy: Building Relationships and Best Practices
Explore how advocates employed by universities, including those housed on campus and contracted to provide advocacy services, play a crucial role in supporting students who have experienced sexual violence. Learn from panelists about different advocacy models and how campuses collaborate with organi
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Advocacy Strategies for WASH in Healthcare Facilities
Empower your advocacy efforts with tools and resources for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities. Learn about operational and governance advocacy, use the WASH in HCF Advocacy Toolkit, create advocacy goals, and target audiences effectively. Explore advocacy messaging, messe
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ADAPT Activism: Empowering Disability Rights Advocates
ADAPT, a national grassroots community, engages in nonviolent direct action to ensure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. This movement, led by individuals like Stephanie Woodward, plays a crucial role in shaping policies and advocating for accessibility and equality. Through sys
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Advocating for People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice Context
Louise Loughlin, National Manager of the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS), leads a team providing professional, independent, and confidential advocacy services across Ireland. NAS supports individuals with disabilities involved in the criminal justice system, including th
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