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. Texas politician, philanthropist, and inventor (Borden condensed milk) Advocated to establish schools for both white and African American children Gave his fortune to support churches, students, teachers, and missionaries Gail Borden (1801-1874)

5. Jane Addams (1860-1935) Advocated for people in need around the world First American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for all her humanitarian efforts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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!

17. Our Goal: Change 2000 Lives Forever

18. 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

19. Walk for the Water Website

20. 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

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

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