Join us in Washington, D.C. for our fourth annual Diaspora Organizer Gathering at Friends Place on Capitol Hill! At this event you will learn vital advocacy skills, build relationships within your own community and beyond, and meet with policymakers. Programming and lodging are provided by Friends Place.
This program trains Diaspora advocates to work in their own communities with support from the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and to organize constituents to lobby Congress. FCNL is a national, nonpartisan Quaker organization that lobbies to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. We approach lawmakers with respect and open dialogue, using listening and personal stories to find common ground, even when opinions differ. We work with a broad group of people who care about the same issues to build positive relationships with federal officials and encourage support from both sides of the political aisle.
Event Details
Who should attend: Diaspora advocates interested in expanding their leadership skills, learning about Congressional advocacy, and organizing their communities to advocate for peace and diplomacy in U.S. policy.
What to expect: A gathering of community leaders, advocates, and movement-builders from a diverse range of diaspora communities, focused on sharing their perspectives on U.S. foreign and domestic policy in relation to their home countries and building solidarity by advocating for policy change in the United States.
Location: Friends Place on Capitol Hill is located just five blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
What you’ll leave with: Lasting connections, deeper knowledge about the Congressional advocacy process, and tangible next steps for continuing to organize in your home communities.