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1 person is interested
Advocate for the End of Global Poverty with RESULTS in Lawrence
ORGANIZATION: RESULTS
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1 person is interested
Imagine a world where the devastating impacts of poverty no longer hinder an individual’s ability to sustain themselves and contribute their talents to the world -- Where all people have a fair chance at success. RESULTS volunteers are working across the country to make this vision a reality.
For the first time in history, we are faced with the fact that we have all of the resources that are necessary to end the worst aspects of global poverty. There is no reason for any child to die from hunger or miss out on their opportunity to go to school.
What is lacking is the political will to make this vision a reality. RESULTS volunteers inspire our members of congress to make powerful decisions for the end of poverty.
Join us to learn more about how RESULTS empowers everyday citizens to become champions for the end of poverty and how you can bring this power to Lawrence.
Check out our Everyday Heroes in action here: http://www.results.org/about/everyday_heroes/
This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP to Amanda @ (314)737-6901 or abeals@results.org
***RESULTS offers in-depth training for people with limited advocacy experience. Please see the skills below to see some areas we train on***
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About RESULTS
Location:
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Volunteers receive training, support, and inspiration to become skilled advocates. In time, volunteers learn to effectively advise policy makers, guiding them towards decisions that improve access to education, health, and economic opportunity. With every hour of their time, volunteers multiply their impact through the enormous power of advocacy -- whether it’s helping change policy to support millions of families putting food on the table or helping raise billions of dollars for the world’s most vulnerable children. Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of staff, RESULTS advocates realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices to change the world.
Description
For over 40 years, RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund have been shining light on critical, effective solutions to poverty. By combining the powerful voices of civic advocates with research and oversight of U.S. anti-poverty efforts at home and abroad, RESULTS has been changing government priorities and people’s lives.
"I saw RESULTS on VolunteerMatch, but I wasn’t sure what advocacy was. Before that, I wasn’t really aware of the way different government policies impacted me. But RESULTS gave me a whole new perspective. I learned that if you want change, first you need to see what members of Congress are doing and build connections." - Yaseer Khanani
"I became an advocate because I wanted to be more involved in an organization that strives to make positive change. I really appreciate how genuine and dedicated everyone is to the RESULTS mission." - Sunjay Menon
"At RESULTS, we advocate for the issues that are close to my heart, like global health, education, and poverty eradication. I get to talk about issues that I witness throughout my professional and personal life. I can effect change by raising my voice." - Shabina Hussein
www.results.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lawrence Visitor Information Center402 N 2nd StLawrence, KS 66044
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2014
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Group Facilitation
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
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REQUIREMENTS
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