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A Citizen's Guide to Advocacy


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From the AIDS epidemic and child exploitation, to extreme poverty and armed conflicts, children around the world need you to advocate for their protection and well-being. "A Citizen's Guide to Advocacy" will help you get started.

Download a copy (PDF, 4.24 MB, 21 pages) or request a hard copy.

Topics covered in the handbook include:
  • Defining advocacy
  • Issues facing the world’s poor
  • Sending a message to Congress
  • Tips for media coverage
  • Online social networking
  • Talk radio stations
  • Involving your community and church
  • Involving your college or university
  • Advocacy and the arts
  • Advocacy and film
  • Advocacy and children
  • Advocacy and athletes
  • Making change a reality


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