2. to add your voice to the conversation and call others to join your cause. To advocate means…

3. These advocates were once students just like you. They chose to use their voices to improve their communities and world. So can YOU! Famous Advocates

4. Chinese Student Protestors In May, 1989, student-led, pro- democracy protesters demonstrated in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Protesters wanted more human rights and freedoms Protests ended after 7 weeks when the government retaliated with gunfire and tanks; hundreds, perhaps thousands were killed.

5. Las Madres en la Plaza del Mayo Mothers in Argentina organized this group to advocate for the return of their children who had “disappeared” They marched non-violently each week starting in May of 1977 to memorialize their missing loved ones Their work continues today

6. James Farmer Jr. (1920-1999) A Leader of the Civil Rights Movement One of the founding members of CORE- Congress on Racial Equality Worked for the NAACP Organized the Freedom Rides

7. Jose Antonio Navarro (1795-1891) Leader in the Texas Revolution Advocated to bring schools to the San Antonio area Helped draft the first State Constitution of Texas, ensuring political rights for all

8. Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Wife of John Adams, the 2 nd President Advocate of married women’s property rights and more opportunities for women, including education Advocated for the rights and education of African Americans

9. Thomas Hooker (1586-1647) Well-known Puritan Leader Founded the colony of Connecticut in 1636 because of disagreements with Puritans in Massachusetts Advocated for men of all religious backgrounds to have the right to vote, not just members of church who owned property

10. Characteristics of Advocates Advocates share many positive characteristics and act in similar ways

11. Fact Finders: They thoroughly research issues and try to deal objectively with their own related prejudices and preferences

12. Individualists: They avoid getting caught up in group thinking and make their own decisions based on information; they are polite but committed

13. Good Listeners: They hear what others are saying and communicate their understanding of what is being said and felt

14. Persevere: They are determined advocates; they are polite while remaining firmly committed to the cause

15. Credible: They understand the need for being trustworthy, honest, and sensitive to all involved

16. Communicators: They are able to clearly and persuasively articulate their point of view

17. Get informed Educate other students, families, and community members about your cause Take action! Legacy Students’ 2 nd Semester Goal

18. Steps for Advocacy Goal: To build a clean water system for citizens of the Songa region in Burundi, Africa.

19. Why is clean water access important? Prevents deadly diseases Allows children time to go to school and women time to go to work Helps prevent deformities Keeps women and children safe from dangerous trek

20. Walk for the Water – 3.7 Miles April 27, 2012 8:30am – 12:00pm Burger Center Put on your walking shoes, bring your family and join your classmates as we Walk for the Water! We will walk together… Be sure to tell your friends, family and local businesses about how to sponsor your school for the walk!

21. Our Goal: Change 2000 Lives Forever

22. Create a Student Advocacy Plan Design posters Make announcements Build a model of a water system Ask students to carry 25 lbs. of water Text, call, or email your friends Use social media

23. Walk for the Water Website

24. Advocacy Facts The average distance a person in the developing world walks to get clean water is 3.7 miles in one direction Every 20 seconds a child dies somewhere in the world from a waterborne illness 884 million people lack access to clean water - that’s almost 3x the population of the USA

25. Thank you for doing your part to make the world a better place!

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