GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAINING & LOBBY DAY 2011

March 6-7, 2011
Cesar Chavez School for Public Policy · Washington, DC

The 2011 event has concluded. Click here to:
watch video, download materials, and join follow-up efforts!

Join Interfaith Peace-Builders, the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and other national groups for the 3rd Annual Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day in Washington DC.  The event will provide seasoned organizers and new activists with the skills and experience needed to make a real impact. As the US-led 'peace process' hits new snags, the importance of grassroots action has never been greater! The latest election provides a new opportunity for citizens to engage United States policy.  Gain access to resources on US aid to Israel and learn from experts in the field. The lobby day occurs in the first weeks of the new Congress, at a crucial time to have your voice heard in Washington. Hundreds of people from around the country attended the 2009 and 2010 events. Your participation will enrich your understanding of the conflict and help build a strong grassroots movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel!

Photos from 2010 Grassroots Advocacy Training

Click here for a Schedule of Events

EXPERT PRESENTERS & WORKSHOP LEADERS

Interfaith Peace-Builders and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation work with a variety of experts and activists from civil society and academia. The 2011 Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day will feature presenters at the forefront of the movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel.

Confirmed speakers include:
Anna Baltzer, Jennifer Bing-Canar, Mark Braverman, Mike Daly, Joe Groves, Nadia Hijab, Adam Horowitz, Andrew Kadi, Daoud Nassar, Loubna Qutami, and Josh Ruebner.

Click here for a Presenter Bios

 

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE OUR MOVEMENT NEEDS

Presentations and workshops will provide expert analysis and essential skills on current topics for US-based activists, including:

• Policy Levers and Grassroots Fulcrums: Where Can We Push and Be Most Effective?
• Ending Military Aid to Israel: Mobilizing for Policy Change in Your Community
• Bringing Solidarity Home: Supporting Palestinian and Israeli Partners While Working for Change Locally
• Mobilizing the Grassroots: Generating Leverage through Constructive Campaigns
• Faith Based Organizing:  Engaging Religious Communities and Creating Interfaith Space
• Campus Organizing Conference: Affiliated events for students and youth will take place on Saturday, March 5 (students and youth may register for the entire weekend for one low price)

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REGISTER TODAY!

Hundreds of people from around the country attended the first two Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Days in 2009 and 2011. In March 2011, important new voices will join the event and help us forge a path for the movement for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine to move forward.

Join Interfaith Peace-Builders, the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, and analysts and activists at the forefront of the movement for Israeli-Palestinian peace, for a unique opportunity to make real change.

Registration for the training and lobby day is a
sliding scale donation of $40 - $110
(student rate: $35)

REGISTER HERE


Pre-Registrations will be accepted through Thursday, March 3
Walk-up registrations will be accepted, but only pre-registered participants are garuanteed conference materials and lunch
click here for lodging and travel information

 

 

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RESOURCES AND INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAININGS:

• Click here for more information and materials from the 2010 program
• Click here to view video from the 2010 program
• Click here to view information and materials from the 2009 program
• Click here to view video from the 2009 program