CAMPAIGN
To build your advocacy skills
Would you like to know more about politics and improve your advocacy skills?
If so – CAMPAIGN might just be the program for you!
CAMPAIGN is a 10-week program that supports young people to learn about politics and advocacy in an informal, practical way.
At the start of the program, we will guide you through interactive workshops where you will discuss civic values, political institutions and advocacy techniques. We will then work with you to apply what you have learnt by supporting you to work in a team to build an advocacy campaign from scratch.
If this sounds a bit daunting – don’t be discouraged. CAMPAIGN is all about learning. We don’t assume any knowledge and will work to support you every step of the way.
Check out some of the feedback we have received from past participants:
“Thank you so much for facilitating this program over the past few months, it has certainly been a great experience. The program has really helped me gain more insight into how a campaign operates from the start. I learned how to adapt my message for different audiences, which has made me feel more prepared to share my ideas. Meeting people from different backgrounds showed me how important it is to consider other perspectives when working toward change. I really liked the interactive sessions and the chance to share ideas with others. It made the program feel engaging and meaningful.”
“I think the CAMPAIGN program has definitely helped me explore the nuances of different topics while working collaboratively with young people with similar interests as I do! I got to learn more about different systems of government and how to create a campaign that will be effective with the support of AYAC.”
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of this program and for being so supportive of all of us. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience—I’ve enjoyed every moment and loved working with everyone.”
As you grow in confidence - you will pitch your CAMPAIGN to a panel of experts. Once you have received feedback from the panel, we will use our networks to support you in turning your ideas into real world outcomes.
In previous CAMPAIGNs, participants have worked with MYAN and Share the Dignity to further their advocacy.
You can find out when the next round of CAMPAIGN is by joining our Youth Brains Trust or keeping an eye on our upcoming opportunities.