Class 8

Question 1

Who do we target advocacy towards?

Answer 1

We target whoever has the power to make a change, either directly or indirectly

• People in power
  e. g. politicians, management of an organization or company…
• People who have the power to change those in power
  e. g. citizens, shareholders…

Question 2

What are the goals of advocacy?

Answer 2

• Communicate individual or group needs
• Demand individual or group rights
• Educate, inform or shape public opinion, or the opinion of a certain group (e.g. those in power)
• Demand change or increased support to a specific policy or service

Question 3

What are some forms of advocacy?

Answer 3

Letter - Petition - Poster - Calling your MP - Graphics - Joining a party - Visuals - Stories - Poetry - Spoken word - Music - Theatre/film - Joining an advocacy organisation - Memes