Advocacy in Action - International AIDS Society
Advocacy in Action - International AIDS Society
Advocacy in Action - International AIDS Society
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Includ<strong>in</strong>g advocacy <strong>in</strong><br />
an organisation’s work<br />
Section 3<br />
Contents<br />
3.1 Identify<strong>in</strong>g how HIV-related advocacy can contribute to an organisation’s mission 68<br />
3.2 Understand<strong>in</strong>g how HIV-related advocacy can affect an organisation 70<br />
3.3 Ensur<strong>in</strong>g that advocacy is an <strong>in</strong>tegrated part of an organisation’s work 72<br />
Introduction<br />
Aim: To analyse the relationships between organisations and advocacy work<br />
• This section is designed to help organisations br<strong>in</strong>g together what they have learnt<br />
about advocacy, and what they know about their own organisation.<br />
• <strong>Advocacy</strong> work should be an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of an organisation’s broader work. It is<br />
important for organisations to understand how advocacy fits <strong>in</strong> with their overall<br />
mission and goals and to consider the k<strong>in</strong>d of advocacy activities that would support<br />
the broader work of their organisation. It is important that NGOs/CBOs have a clear<br />
sense of what they can achieve through advocacy work.<br />
• Organisations should assess the impact that advocacy might have on their staff,<br />
volunteers, supporters and activities. This self-exam<strong>in</strong>ation can ensure that any<br />
advocacy work strengthens the organisation rather than caus<strong>in</strong>g conflict or divert<strong>in</strong>g<br />
energy away from other essential activities.<br />
• As with Sections 1 and 4, it may not be necessary to carry out all the activities <strong>in</strong> this<br />
section. Some may be more relevant than others, and some can be comb<strong>in</strong>ed if<br />
appropriate or necessary.<br />
• Where possible this section should be used by participants work<strong>in</strong>g with colleagues<br />
from their own organisation. If this is not possible, the participants can form mixed<br />
groups for support but they should reflect on their own organisation's situation when<br />
carry<strong>in</strong>g out the activities.<br />
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