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Advocacy in Development practice Learning material 2
Page 1: Faculty Information
Faculty: FDS
Module Code: ADT208
Module Name: Advocacy and Training in Development
Unit II: Advocacy and Training in Development
Page 2: Title
Advocacy and Training in Development
Page 3: Description of the Unit
Overview of advocacy in development for social change in public and nonprofit organizations.
Purpose: To deepen understanding of advocacy tools, processes, models, and their utilization in practice.
Page 4: Unit Coverage
Basic concepts and approaches to policy and legislative advocacy.
Overview of different advocacy arenas and targets.
Specific advocacy strategies and tools.
Roles for nonprofit organizations within the advocacy process.
Steps of advocacy.
Page 5: Requirements
Assignment: Work in pairs or groups.
Identify at least two local advocacy campaigns: their strategies, results, and learning points.
Prepare a campaign advocating for an overlooked issue by government or NGOs, supported by literature.
Maintain a journal (portfolio) of advocacy activities in your community, country, or region.
Page 6: Session One Overview
General Understanding: What is advocacy?
Page 7: Advocacy Definition
Advocacy: The efforts of individuals or groups to communicate, convey, negotiate, or assert interests, needs, rights, and desires of themselves or others.
Advocacy is a deliberate and sustained effort to advance an agenda for change.
Organized efforts using democratic tools (lobbying, negotiation, civil action, etc.) to implement laws and policies for a just society.
Page 8: Advocacy Commitments
Questions political power and seeks answers about resources and timings.
Aims to change social institutions and power dynamics within them.
Page 9: Advocacy Objectives
Advocates influence decision-makers to adopt public policies improving lives of those with less political and economic power.
Advocacy challenges unequal power relations ensuring inclusivity for marginalized groups.
Page 10: Citizen Participation in Advocacy
Advocacy Tools for Citizens: A path for experiential learning in the exercise of power.
Page 11: History of Advocacy
1950s-1980s: Key milestones in advocacy development, including the Citizen Advocacy projects and focus on rights and health.
Page 12: Advocacy Charter for Providers
Purpose of Advocacy: Supporting individuals to express their rights and needs.
Principles:
Clarity of Purpose
Independence
Confidentiality
Person-led approach
Empowerment
Equality and Diversity
Accessibility
Accountability
Page 13: Definitions of Advocacy
Advocacy enables individuals to articulate needs, secure rights, and promote social inclusion.
It involves problem identification, solution provision, and garnering support for these actions.
Page 14: Etymology of Advocacy
Derived from French avocat and Latin advocatus, signifying someone called to aid in legal contexts.
Page 15: Principles of Advocacy
Accountability, support, empowerment, confidentiality, independence, and equality.
Page 16: Purpose of Advocacy
Ensures societal voices are heard, rights are recognized, and individual views are considered in decision-making.
Page 17: Purpose of Advocacy Continued
Advocates for individuals in securing rights and expressing wishes.
Page 18: Advocacy Activities
Encompasses support roles, legal advice, mediation, and rights assistance facilitated by advocates.
Page 19: Advocacy Misconceptions
Advocacy Isn’t: Representation, dependency, or legal support.
Advocacy Is: Empowerment, choice, and support for decision-making.
Page 20: Advocacy Goals
Aim for better services, inclusion, balance of power, and rights protection.
Page 21: Myth Busting Quiz
Exercise assessing the validity of 20 statements about advocacy.
Page 22: Relationship in Advocacy
Trust and empowerment-centered relationship, focusing on individual wishes, avoiding conflicts of interest.
Page 23: Types of Advocacy
Varieties include Social Media, Media, Legislative, Administrative, Financial, and Research Advocacy.
Page 24: Advocacy Categories
Independent, informal, formal, and intermediate advocacy classifications.
Page 25: Advocacy Cycle
Steps including learning, planning, researching, mobilizing resources, and evaluating progress.
Page 26: Benefits of Advocacy Exercise
Reflect on personal advocacy experiences and implications for individuals and organizations.
Page 27: Barriers to Rights Exercise
Identifying potential barriers to exercising rights and the importance of professional advocacy.
Page 28: Potential Barriers to Rights
Issues include lack of participation, knowledge, understanding, and support.
Page 29: Role of Advocate in Upholding Rights
Importance of independent representation, trust, and committed advocacy.
Page 30: Module 2 – Well-being
Focus on promoting choice and control aligned with advocacy responsibilities.
Page 31: Well-being Principles and Duties
Individual understanding and involvement in care and support services.
Page 32: Confidentiality in Advocacy
Safeguarding limits for client privacy and the necessity of duty of care.
Page 33: Person-Centered Approach
Advocacy should prioritize individuals' wishes, needs, and unique circumstances.
Page 34: Citizen Directed Support
Principles and values of empowering citizens to direct their support effectively.
Page 35: Empowerment in Advocacy
Essential for advocates to enable clients to be active in decisions affecting them.
Page 36: Mental Capacity Act – Five Principles
Assumption of capacity
Least restrictive options
Best interests
Decision-making understanding
Page 37: Best Interests and the Mental Capacity Act
Actions taken must adhere to the principle of the individual’s best interests.
Page 38: Non-instructive Advocacy
Holistic approaches to advocacy ensuring individual rights are respected without direct instructions.
Page 39: Watching Brief – Ordinary Living Domains
Domains: Competence, Community presence, Continuity, Choice, Individuality, Status, Partnership, Well-being.
Page 40: Watching Brief Domains Continued
Emphasizes individuality, status, respect, and maintaining community links.
Page 41: Challenges in Achieving Well-being
Need for inclusive, outcome-focused planning and addressing systemic service obstacles.
Page 42: Advocacy Benefits
Encouraging active participation, addressing barriers, and empowering individuals in decision-making.
Page 43: Advocacy and Well-being
Understanding care and support in achieving personal well-being goals.
Page 44: Related Overarching Duties
Promoting participation and valuing individual contributions to advocacy efforts.
Page 45: Reflective Learning in Advocacy
Assessing best interests and advocating effectively for individual needs.
Page 46: Conclusion
Advocacy empowers individuals to navigate barriers and promotes choice and control in decision-making.
Page 47: Golden Thread in Advocacy
Understanding advocacy's role within legislative frameworks and professional duties.
Page 48: Content Overview Session 3
Reflection on advocacy modules and their interconnected roles in social support.
Page 49: Reflection on Module 2
Importance of consent and advocacy's contribution to individual agency.
Page 50: Centrality of Advocacy to the Act
Advocacy promotes partnership, choice, and individual empowerment in social support.
Page 51: Functions Relevant to Advocacy
Various functions reflecting legal and care assessments related to advocacy efforts.
Page 52: Barriers to Participation
Identifying personal and societal barriers that impede participation rights.
Page 53: Engaging an Advocate
Guidelines on when it is necessary to hire an advocate based on individual circumstances.
Page 54: Circumstances for Advocate Need
External factors indicating a need for advocacy during times of risk or transition.
Page 55: Early Intervention
Importance of prompt advocacy to avoid abuse and to secure rights.
Page 56: Independent Advocacy vs. Informal Support
Differences in roles and effectiveness of independent advocates against informal supporters.
Page 57: Advocacy in Safeguarding
The role of advocacy in protecting individuals from abuse and neglect.
Page 58: Safeguarding and Initial Advocacy
Frameworks for child protection and effective advocacy for safeguarding practices.
Page 59: Individual Rights in Safeguarding
Ensuring safeguarding measures respect individual autonomy and decision-making.
Page 60: Professional Focus and Practice
How social care and health professionals should align their practices with advocacy ideals.
Page 61: Working with an Advocate
Queries regarding the relationship between clients and advocates within advocacy services.
Page 62: Referencing Advocacy Services
Regulations surrounding the referral processes to advocacy services and act compliance.
Page 63: Reflective Learning Challenges
Key consideration areas for effective advocacy and engagement with individuals.
Page 64: Definition of an Advocate
Advocates represent individuals' rights and interests, fostering personal autonomy.
Page 65: Parent-Advocate Definition
Parents advocating for children’s rights and collaboration with services for their needs.
Page 66: Advocacy as a Social Change Process
Advocacy influences social attitudes, relationships, and power dynamics through mobilization.
Page 67: Reflection on Advocacy Engagement
Reasons for community involvement in advocacy activities.
Page 68: Engaging in Advocacy
Objectives include solving specific issues, empowering society, promoting democracy, and highlighting marginalized voices.
Page 69: Understanding Law in Advocacy
Basic legal knowledge is essential, but not all advocates need to be lawyers.
Page 70: Law Reform in Advocacy
Efforts aimed at changing unjust laws through various advocacy channels.
Page 71: Community Level Advocacy
Community advocates work for change to address unfair situations affecting individuals.
Page 72: Local Level Advocacy Roles
Identifying community members who serve as advocates and their motivations.
Page 73: Factors Enhancing Advocacy Capacity
Internal democracy, governmental engagement, and a clear mission enhance capacity.
Page 74: Political Factors Enhancing Advocacy
Democracy openness, cultural equity, and media decentralization foster advocacy capabilities.
Page 75: Targets of Advocacy
Advocacy issues address exclusion patterns, harmful laws, institutional abuse, and respect for rights.
Page 76: Advocacy Strategy Development Matrix
Framework for assessing stakeholder techniques and advocacy indicators.
Page 77: Needs Assessment for Advocacy
Process includes data gathering, analysis, and prioritization.
Page 78: Assessing Needs
Strategies include community forums, surveys, observations, and interviews.
Page 79: Models of Advocacy
Confrontational Advocacy: Directly challenges policymakers through protests.
Constructive Advocacy: Collaborative approach proposing strategies for improvement.
Page 80: Model Reflection
Compare and contrast confrontation and constructive advocacy examples.
Page 81: Community Development Advocacy
Identification, needs assessment, tactical planning, and expected outcomes.
Page 82: Exercise of Power in Advocacy
Advocacy as the exertion of citizenry power in relation to government authority.
Page 83: Forms of Power
Types of power: Political, Economic, Social influence.
Page 84: Sources of Power
Effective advocacy harnesses citizens' power, local knowledge, and moral convictions.
Page 85: Risks of Advocacy
Involvement entails inherent risks, necessitating preparation and awareness of potential injustices.
Page 86: Risk Reflection
Drawing out development issues needing advocacy with stakeholder considerations.
Page 87: People-Centered Advocacy
Prioritizing grassroots organizing to legitimize and empower local community needs.
Page 88: Advocacy Empowerment
Advocates should encourage individuals to define and pursue their objectives.
Page 89: Participation in Advocacy Efforts
Community engagement in advocacy processes for shared objectives.
Page 90: Connectivity in Advocacy
Maintaining ongoing connections and accountability to the local communities served.
Page 91: Advocate Reflection Questions
Advocates should regularly assess their effectiveness in giving voice and motivating participation.
Page 92: Requirements for Effective Advocacy
Basic competencies necessary for engagement in advocacy practices.
Page 93: Planning Methodology for Advocacy
Steps including identifying problems and formulating actionable proposals.
Page 94: Decision-Making Analysis
Understanding decision-making timelines and legal frameworks for informed advocacy.
Page 95: Influencing Channels
Recognizing influential actors and their significance in advocacy processes.
Page 96: SWOT Analysis in Advocacy
The importance of SWOT for crafting effective advocacy initiatives.
Page 97: Advocacy Strategy Design
Developing diverse strategies for influencing decision-making.
Page 98: Activity Planning for Advocacy
Formulating actionable steps for executing advocacy strategies effectively.
Page 99: Continuous Evaluation
Ongoing assessment of achieved and unmet outcomes in advocacy efforts.
Page 100: Advocacy Campaign Exercise
Identify local advocacy campaigns, assess strategies, results, and learning points.
Page 101: Course Work Topics
Discussion on roles of NGOs, CSOs, media in advocacy within Rwandan context.
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