Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists
By PCCI
Saturday, September 8
John & Mary Pappajohn Higher Education Center
12th & Grand, Des Moines, Iowa
Brought to you by:
Genocide Intervention Network
ENOUGH Project
Save Darfur
STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
Registration is free, but space is limited. The training coming up, so sign up now at
.
The Ask the Candidates training will provide you the opportunity to:
Learn about Darfur from the experts
Gain important advocacy skills
Discuss the best ways to highlight Darfur for candidates and the media
Develop a plan of action to ensure Darfur becomes a central issue during the Iowa Caucuses!
You will receive background and training on topics such as:
Darfur policy and situation analysis
Engaging presidential candidates on a local level
Best practices for working with local print and online media
The development of a unified message and action plan to make Darfur a political priority
You
will also have the chance to network with other local activists and
campaign representatives at a reception following the training.
Don't know much about Darfur? Don't worry!
This
training is for beginners, veteran activists and everyone in between.
To ensure that each participant gets the maximum benefit from the
training, there will various workshops suited to each person's level of
knowledge, interests and expertise.
Can't make the training on Saturday, Sept. 8th?
Visit
and check the box to participate in make-up training sessions on Sunday, September 9.
Train the Trainers
For
those who have already been active on Darfur, there will be holding a
“Train the Trainers” program, which will begin on the evening of
Friday, Sept. 7th and conclude on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 9th.
This program will provide guidance on how to run similar trainings
throughout Iowa and generate support during the caucuses.
Additional Information: For more information, visit
or contact lisa@enoughproject.org.
Thank you for your support- we hope to see you there!
Coby Rudolph
Save Darfur Coalition
Blog For Iowa 