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57 people are interested
Global Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Darfur Women Action Group
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57 people are interested
Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is taking a unique approach to fight and prevent genocide. DWAG believes that empowering the most affected groups to be the leaders who foster positive change in their communities is the smartest approach to sustainably end genocide.
The global ambassador represents Darfur Women’s Action Group in their respective countries. The goal of their position is to advance our mission where they live. Their responsibilities include educating members of the community and sharing DWAG’s campaign with people in their network including government officials, other human rights organizations, and general community members. We also want global ambassadors to fundraise in their countries, especially if they can register a DWAG branch if required.Global Ambassadors must have ample knowledge on international affairs, advocacy work, genocide prevention work, humanitarian assistance, etc. In order to be a Global Ambassador, DWAG must be provided with a resume/CV detailing previous experience.
We want global ambassadors to be confident in what they are doing and being a voice for this organization. If someone asks in an elevator what DWAG is, you should be able to provide a clear and concise explanation of who we are and what we do.
Main responsibilities:
- Actively post about DWAG on their own social media accounts
- Educate members of the community on the genocide in Darfur
- Share DWAG’s campaign with people in their network including activists, policymakers, other stakeholders, and government officials
- Promote partnerships with other human rights and humanitarian organizations that share a common goal with DWAG
- Facilitate fundraising activities in their countries in coordination with DWAG’s head office
- Establish or register a chapter in their own country of residence
- Translate DWAG material to other languages spoken in their home country to make it accessible to their local constituencies
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About Darfur Women Action Group
Location:
1629 K St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, DC 20006, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is a U.S. based Darfuri women-led anti-atrocities organization. DWAG works with victims and survivors of the Darfur genocide in the Diaspora and back home in Sudan, providing them with more access to the tools that will enable them to lead the effort in combatting violence, addressing massive human rights abuses in their society, and working with others to prevent future atrocities and promote global peace. The core priority for Darfur Women Action Group lies in advancing the human rights of and supporting the Darfuri to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. We do this by supporting women rights and empowerment NGOs at the grassroots and national level in the U.S. and on the ground in Darfur, building their capacity to lead desirable change and provide opportunities for the international community to hear directly from those most affected by conflict.
Description
Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is a non-profit organization that takes a unique approach to fighting and preventing genocide. DWAG believes that empowering those most affected and building strong leadership among those who are historically excluded enable them to lead and foster positive change in their communities. We believe this is a vital approach to ending genocide and achieving sustainable peace.
DWAG is currently seeking interested interns and/or volunteers who are willing to help advance the goals the organization is striving to achieve.
Internships are available for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates who are available for at least 10-20 hours per week for a 3-month long work commitment.
Internship program areas include:
Communications
Global Partnerships
Government Outreach
Grant Writing
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Translation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- This position depends on how much time and how much commitment each ambassador is able to give.