Empowering Advocacy: DFW Chapter Results & Partnership Insights

DFW Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS January Webinar: First 100 Days January 19 & 20, 2021

Welcome New Advocates Partnership between DFW and RESULTS Welcome those who are new to the chapter No advocacy experience required, but it does require us venturing outside our comfort zone to make a difference.

New Mission & Vision DFW s NEW MISSION Dining for Women cultivates the collective power of community to achieve global gender equality. DFW sOUR NEW VISION Dining for Women envisions a world where every person has the same opportunities to thrive regardless of their gender or where they live.

4 RESULTS Anti-Oppression Values RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Poverty cannot end as long as oppression exists. We commit to opposing all forms of oppression, including racism, classism, colonialism, white saviorism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, and religious discrimination. At RESULTS we pledge to create space for all voices, including those of us who are currently experiencing poverty. We will address oppressive behavior in our interactions, families, communities, work, and world. Our strength is rooted in our diversity of experiences, not in our assumptions. With unearned privilege comes the responsibility to act so the burden to educate and change doesn t fall solely on those experiencing oppression. When we miss the mark on our values, we will acknowledge our mistake, seek forgiveness, learn, and work together as a community to pursue equity. There are no saviors only partners, advocates, and allies. We agree to help make the RESULTS movement a respectful, inclusive space. Find all our anti-oppression resources at: https://results.org/volunteers/anti-oppression/

Zoom Instructions We want to hear from you, but please stay muted unless speaking. To unmute, click the microphone icon, dial *6 on the phone, or raise your hand so we can unmute you. Also share comments and/or questions using the Chat icon

Getting Connected Ice Breaker From Individual Planning Form

Goals for Today Celebrate accomplishments Look ahead in 2021 Plan to make a difference together: First 100 Days

What are We Trying to Do as Advocates? We work in a non-partisan way to influence our decision makers in Congress, guiding them toward solutions that will positively impact the lives of women, girls, and children living in poverty.

What are We Trying to Do as Advocates? 4 Champion 3 Leader Assess where our members of Congress are on the Champion Scale, then move them up 2 Advocate 1 Supporter 0 Uninformed or Neutral -1 Opponent

Celebrations 2020 FY21 Appropriations numbers solid on issues we advocated for (slide). $4 billion for Gavi in December Covid bill is huge!!! $11 billion for international development in Biden relief proposal the incoming Administration heard us. Your actions mattered: you participated in 40+ congressional meetings, published 30+ LTEs, and contacted congress. You persisted. This is what advocacy looks like.

January 2021 Grantees Featured Grantee: The BARKA Foundation This project empowers women by breaking the silence around menstruation and providing them with a sustainable, cost-effective menstrual hygiene solution (menstrual cups) that is ideal for low-income, water- stressed countries like Burkina Faso.

January 2021 Grantees Sustained Grantee:Integrate Health This project will empower 25 female Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide maternal and child healthcare to 3,500 pregnant women and children under age 5 in the Kozah District of northern Togo, leading to reduced rates of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. What has been your favorite grantee? (type your answer in the chat)

FY21 Appropriations FY18 FY19 FY20 President s FY21 Request RESULTS FY21 Request Final FY21 Change Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria $1.35 billion $1.35 billion $1.56 billion $658 million $1.56 billion $1.56 billion On target Maternal and Child Health $814.5 million $835 million $851 million $659.6 million $900 million $855.5 million +$4.5 million Of which Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance $275 million $290 million $290 million $290 million $290 million $290 million On target

Creating Change in 2021 Respond to the global pandemic: Ensure $11 billion in Biden proposal goes to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria and food/malnutrition. Ensure US Leadership on Global Education through GPE replenishment. Why? GPE prioritizes girls education. Redouble leadership around underfunded priorities in appropriations: o Child and maternal nutrition: four key interventions: 1)Vit A, 2) maternal nutrients, 3) breastfeeding, 4) malnutrition therapy. o Why? Nearly 50% of preventable child deathsare linked to malnutrition.

How to Learn About the Campaigns This monthly webinar RESULTS 2021 Campaign Blog First 100 Days Kick-Off (Feb. 6) RESULTS Monthly National Webinars (1st Sat.) RESULTS Monthly Issue Briefs (2 weeks later)

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17 Looking Ahead: First 100 Days Goals 1.Meet with all 100 Senate offices by May 1 2.Meet with 3/4 of the House offices by May 1

Total Meetings: 1

Total Meetings: 301

20 February 6 First 100 Days Kickoff Virtual Event Register and get info on the campaign: results.org/first100days

21 Resources for Working with Congress

22 Lobbying Resources Laser talks to request meetings & speak about our campaigns Sample letter to request meeting Leave behinds

23 Setting Up a Meeting 1. Contact scheduler for your member of Congress, make a verbal request (use our laser talk) 2. Follow with a written request (use our sample letter) 3. Follow up with the scheduler via email & phone 4. Develop relationships with DC aides covering our issues and staff in local offices. Ask them to help you secure a meeting with the Rep. or Senator

Taking Action 1. Sign up for the First 100 Days Kickoff (Feb. 6) 2. Request meetings with your members of Congress 3. Write a letter to the editor

Announcements 1. Next DFW Advocacy webinar: Feb. 16 & 17

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