advocacy and policy change

Advocacy involves actively supporting or arguing for a cause, policy, or change to benefit a community or issue. Policy change refers to altering laws, regulations, or procedures to improve conditions or address specific problems. Together, advocacy raises awareness, mobilizes support, and influences decision-makers to implement these changes. It’s a process of informing and persuading policymakers and the public to create a more just or effective system aligned with desired goals, often requiring strategic communication, research, and coalition-building.