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1 person is interested
Global Poverty Advocacy Event in Lehigh Valley
ORGANIZATION: RESULTS
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1 person is interested
Join the Fight Against Global Poverty in Lehigh Valley!
Our first meeting will be October 22, 2015 at the Allentown Public Library conference room (1210 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18102) from 6:30pm-8:00pm. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/-lehighvalley
RESULTS is seeking passionate advocates to become part of our movement to end poverty. Volunteers will promote long term solutions to poverty by advocating for access to health, education, and economic opportunity so that all people will have a chance to reach their full potential.
The past 25 years have seen tremendous improvements in global poverty. Preventable child deaths have been cut half, millions more girls & boys in low-income countries are going to school, and we are on the path to ending AIDS. But there is still more work to do! RESULTS has played an important role in these successes through our advocacy. Advocates will work with us to continue building the foundations of independence, peace, and opportunity so that where a child is born does not determine their chance to live.
RESULTS will train and support volunteers to meet with their members of Congress, engage with the media, and communicate about global poverty and hunger issues in their communities. We're doing amazing work in over 100 communities throughout the US. You can be a part of it by becoming a RESULTS advocate from Lehigh Valley.
To learn more about RESULTS visit www.results.org!
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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
1210 Hamilton St.Allen Town Public Libary-Conference RoomAllentown, PA 18102
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2015
SKILLS
- General Education
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours, montly onging also avaliable
- Our only requirement is to beleive that your voice can make a difference!