Fortalervirksomhed - Advocacy

What is advocacy?
"Advocacy is about influencing people, policies, practices, structures and systems in order to bring about change.It is about influencing those in power to act in more equitable ways, so that the root causes of poverty can be addressed. ... Advocacy work includes many different activities such as lobbying, mobilisation, education, research, prayer and networking. It can be undertaken alone, with a group of people or as part of a network. ... It is part of the mission of the church to undertake advocacy through speaking out against injustice, defending the cause of the poor, holding those in power to account, and empowering people to speak out for themselves. Its ultimate aim is in bringing and demonstrating the good news of the coming of the Kingdom of God." (Source: Tearfund)

Online literature

Catalyst, "What is advocacy?"
"Advocacy is nothing more and nothing less than the act of influencing the powerful to act in ways that benefit the poor, the marginalised and the oppressed to act in ways that benefit the poor, the marginalised and the oppressed to act in ways that benefit the poor, the marginalised and the oppressed to act in ways that benefit the poor, the marginalised and the oppressed. ... Appeal to the powerful... the public ... the law ... God". marginaliserede. Advocacy i kirke og mision. Ny Mission nr. 18.
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Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck, "Recommended reading" (about advocacy).
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Tearfund, "The Mission of the Church and the Role of Advocacy"
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Wikipedia, "Advocacy"
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Yoder, The Politics of Jeus
Simplified version of Yoder's book. Download.

Links

Advocacy (Social Justice & Mission)
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Barnabus Fund
Barnabas Fund among other things is involved in advocacy work for the persecuted church. Visit.

Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
"The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance is an international network of churches and church-related organizations committed to campaigning together on common concerns. Current campaigns focus on HIV and AIDS and Food. Our advocacy includes raising awareness and building a movement for justice within the churches as well as mobilizing people of faith to lobby local and national governments, businesses, and multi-lateral organizations." Read more

LWF, DMD Themes - Advocacy
"The LWF views engagement with the critical issues of social and economic justice and the promotion of human dignity as fundamental elements of a holistic Christian ministry and witness." Read more.

Jerusalem Institute of Justice
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Tearfund - Why Involve the Church in Advocacy
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The Center for Public Justice
The Center for Public Justice is an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to public policy research, leadership development, and civic education. With a distinctive Christian-democratic perspective, we help citizens, policymakers, and government respond to the call to pursue justice for all. Visit.