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November 2019
Training: Designing Theory of Change for Advocacy and Capacity Building Programmes
About the Training For non-profits pursuing advocacy work, even on the narrowest and most local of issues, defining and measuring success is not for the faint of heart. Advocacy programmes can be complex to implement, and more so complex to document results if the M&E design is not thought very well from the beginning. The typical approach to a successful measurement strategy in direct service—developing a (linear) theory of change and measuring in increasingly rigorous ways until you can prove…
Find out more »The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
Accelerating the promise The governments of Kenya and Denmark and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, are co-convening the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25. This summit marks the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), which took place in Cairo in 1994. From 12-14 November, 2019, the governments of Kenya and Denmark and UNFPA are co-convening the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, a high-level conference to mobilize the political will and financial commitments we urgently need…
Find out more »Survey on Revised Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Commitments
What do you think about the revised global commitments for ICPD25? Please share your views on the updated list of 12 draft global commitments to be endorsed at the Nairobi Summit by taking part in this new survey. Take the survey.
Find out more »Ethics and Advocacy
In almost all countries, health providers and ministries embrace the same core ethical principles: Do No Harm, Do Good, Respect Autonomy and Do Justice. Yet these principles are not always applied to sexual and reproductive health. In fact, in many places, reproductive health services are under attack, and some constituencies are unmoved by appeals about women’s rights, human rights and public health. This session will explore whether the core principles of medical and health ethics could provide a new and…
Find out more »Trust Conference 2019 Changemaker / Scholarship Application
The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme, formerly known as the Scholarship Programme, is part of the Trust Conference, hosted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation from November 13-14, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme is open to all applicants working in the areas of modern slavery, women's rights, economic empowerment, refugee support and other human rights areas. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate that participation in the Trust Conference will enhance their work…
Find out more »Data for Digital Advocacy – Training
Did you know that you can use data for advocacy? Organizations are often wary of creating their own data visualizations or using data because some data projects might require setting up a team of designers, data scientists, and developers to bring to life. In addition to this, even organizations that collect data lack access to the necessary skills and knowledge to extract meaningful information out of it. Join Pollicy on 13 November from 2 - 5 pm at Pollicy New…
Find out more »December 2019
Free Advocacy Course
COURSE BY PHILANTHROPY UNIVERSITY Runs from December 09, 2019 to January 26, 2020 Length - 7 weeks 2-3 hours per week ABOUT THIS ADVOCACY COURSE Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways that mission-driven organizations can create large-scale social change. When advocacy is successful, an organization can achieve far greater impact than through direct service delivery. However, advocacy is an unpredictable adventure, requiring clear thinking, skill, and luck. Advocacy work can be large scale, advocating for governments to change…
Find out more »Basic Advocacy Online Training Modules
Taught by ACASA Trainings About the Instructor They are a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence and advocating for sexual assault victims’ rights and services. ACASA provides cohesion, vision and resources to members, while working to change public attitudes and beliefs surrounding sexual violence issues. Enroll for free Course Curriculum Basic Advocacy Online Training Course Module 1 Sexual Assault Dynamics and Rape Culture FREE PREVIEW Module 1 Sexual Assault Dynamics and Rape Culture…
Find out more »Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change
Duration: 12 Weeks 6-10 hours (per week) Language: English Learn about the role of social movements, advocacy groups and activism in bringing about social change. In this course you will explore the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers a range of social movement theories and concepts and explores specific movements and campaigns to illustrate the diversity of movement philosophies, methods and outcomes. In all societies, advocates and activists play…
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