RESULTS 2011 International Conference

RESULTSers and Student Activists!

With the International Conference registration launched, it’s that time of year again to start YOUR planning for how to get to DC this June! 

Below is the Campus for Change Application for 2011 for passionate university students that strive to create political will to end poverty.  Campus for Change is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in attending RESULTS International Conference to End Poverty (June 18-22).  The program includes student specific advocacy trainings both before and after the conference for 20 – 25 select students.  This 70 percent scholarship covers the bulk of the cost of travel, lodging, and conference registration and provides students opportunities to build their skills and prepare them for building advocacy on their campuses

Highlights of the 2011 conference include:

• Presentations from some of the world’s foremost experts on international and U.S. poverty.
• Small-group sessions with congressional staff to learn how to increase your impact in meetings with members of Congress.
• Lobby Day meetings with your senators, representatives, and/or their staff on Capitol Hill.
• Supplementary skills sessions: become a more powerful advocate, use social media for outreach, coach others to be effective, and much more.
• Reception on Capitol Hill with members of Congress.

RESULTS is looking for applicants that meet the following criteria:

• Applicants demonstrating the greatest desire to gain advocacy skills
• Applicants demonstrating the greatest dedication to making a difference via their Commitment to Action
• Interest in bringing RESULTS to a campus or community

Apply now! The application deadline is April 15 for this unique training opportunity. The Application can be foud on the www.results.org website under "Events" and then "International Conference".