Advocacy resources

Advocacy action center

Speak out for vulnerable and impoverished children. Send a message to your members of Congress and/or the President by using our online action form. Simply enter your information and send the message to your elected officials from this site. Visit the action center to see all of the issues that you can act on.

World Vision advocacy handbook -- A Citizen's Guide to Advocacy (PDF)

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" provides the basic tools and training you will need to get started. Download a copy (PDF, 4.24 MB, 21 pages). Request a hard copy.

World Vision educational curriculum

Ending global poverty and injustice begins with education: recognizing the extent and causes of poverty, comprehending its effect on human dignity, and realizing our connection with those in need around the world. Use these resources to explore issues such as child labor, justice, poverty, international development, debt relief, AIDS, hunger and more. Resources available for grades 1-12 and also adults.

Frequently asked questions about advocacy

What is advocacy? Why is advocacy important? What is public policy? What is lobbying?

Talking points

Our one-page talking point sheets provide a brief outline of the facts about issues such as global child soldier use, the northern Uganda conflict, and the global AIDS crisis. you can use our one-page talking point sheets to:

• Craft your own message to send to your elected official;
• Serve as an outline for conversations with congressional staff during an office visit;
• Guide your comments at speaking engagements or other educational or awareness-raising functions.

This week in Congress

Listed are a few upcoming legislative events taking place in on Capitol Hill that may impact the poor and vulnerable.

Congressional testimonies

See the written statements of World Vision experts who have testifed before Congress on issues related to global poverty and humanitarian assistance.

Legislative victories

Advocacy does make a difference. See some of the ways we have promoted change, for the better, with your help.

World Vision Speakers Bureau

Request a World Vision speaker for your advocacy / awareness event. Our leading experts are available to speak at your next event on topics that will inspire and motivate your audience.