Organizing and Advocacy
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world. - Dolores Huerta
Our organizing and advocacy programming draws inspiration from generations of people who worked to bend the arc of history toward justice. We will connect and learn from organizers and advocates who work every single day to change unjust systems, build power for positive change, and advocate for policies that move us toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Advocacy Trip to Springfield
Organizing for Justice Practicum - Winter Quarter 2022 - Registration Open NOW
Organizing for Justice is a ten week, non-credit course that will teach you the skills to be an effective organizer and advocate on issues you care about. You'll work with experienced organizers on real campaigns as a field experience alongside the weekly classroom component.
Past campaigns have included the following:
- Passing a law in Illinois to provide free tampons and pads in K-12 public schools
- Building support for affordable housing and tenants rights in Chicago
- Improving healthcare access for immigrants through the Affordable Care Act
- Advocating to eliminate debt due to court fees
Questions? Email: kelly.bencola@northwestern.edu
