The Power of Citizen Advocacy: Sam Daley-Harris on How to Influence Congress

Stephanie welcomes Sam Daley-Harris back to WECAN and discusses their shared commitment to promoting a political centre and supporting grassroots advocacy. With over 40 years of experience, Sam has pioneered the strategies that empower "everyday people" to influence high-level policy. As the founder of RESULTS and the RESULTS Educational Fund, Sam has built an international grassroots lobby dedicated to creating the political will to end hunger and poverty. Under his leadership, RESULTS has a four-decade track record of successfully mobilising billions in public funding for cost-effective, life-saving programs. In this video, they explore: Sam Daley-Harris shared positive examples of congressional pushback against President Trump's proposed budget cuts, including successful funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and maternal and child health programs. He emphasised the importance of transformational advocacy beyond elections, highlighting how grassroots efforts and constituent pressure can influence legislation. Sam discussed his own background in music and how it led to his advocacy work, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own stories and commitments. The conversation also touched on the need for basic information about government processes, the media's role in reporting those basic facts and the potential for individual action to make a difference, even in a time of political division and low voter turnout. Sam Daley-Harris discussed the importance of individuals and groups standing for humanity amidst political challenges in the U.S., urging listeners to engage in transformational advocacy to reclaim the political centre. Transformational Advocacy: How Sam’s organisation, Civic Courage, trains nonprofits to turn their members into powerful advocates who can move the needle in the media and the halls of government. Practical Activism: Proven strategies for anyone who wants to become an effective changemaker and create real legislative impact. "Advocacy isn't just about sending an email; it’s about building a relationship that creates a champion for your cause." Learn More About Sam’s Work: 🌐 Civic Courage: https://civiccourage.org/ 🌍 RESULTS: https://results.org/who-we-are 📚 Read "Reclaiming Our Democracy": https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/ #SamDaleyHarris #CitizenAdvocacy #Microcredit #EndPoverty #GrassrootsLobbying #CivicCourage #SocialImpact #MuhammadYunus #PoliticalWill #WeCanSeries _______________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465cYour Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.