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Where do I start? Chances are, you have a particular issue that you are passionate about. You want to do something. That is great! But before you get started, here& #39;s some tips.
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๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ก๐. Ultimately, advocacy is about helping to make things right for people. Listen directly to those who are affected by a particular problem. Ask them how you might help to โamplifyโ their voice. Be guided by their counsel.
๐ฟ๐ค ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐. Make sure that you know the issue well. Talk to others. Read about the issue carefully and critically. Expose yourself to different viewpoints. Look to reputable organizations and institutions for analysis and reflection.
๐๐๐๐ง๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ข. Make sure you understand the political, economic, or social systems that can be used to make change. Understand how to act strategically within those systems.
๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐จ. It is fine to advocate on your own, but it is even better to do it with others. Gather a group of people that shares your concerns and seeks to act on them. Discern together what you are hoping to achieve. Share responsibilities.
๐๐ง๐๐ฎ. If you are a person of faith, spend time in prayer, seeking divine wisdom and guidance as you accompany those who are asking for advocacy. Pray for strength, courage and perseverance to face disappointment and discouragement and to persist for the long haul.
๐๐ก๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ช๐ก๐ก๐ฎ. While there are moments for spontaneous action, your advocacy is likely to be more successful if it is carefully planned. Be clear on your objectives and what you hope to achieve. Anticipate the resistance you may encounter.
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฉ. Consider ways you or your community may be contributing to the problem you& #39;re seeking to resolve. Ask how you might personally address the privileges, prejudices & policies that stand in the way of the flourishing of others. Listen again to the people affected.
