On March 8, 2012 celebrate International Women’s Day and speak out on behalf of women and girls around the world.
The CARE Conference and International Women’s Day Celebration is an opportunity to speak, as a collective voice, with like-minded and passionate advocates to influence US policies that impact poor communities living on less than $2 a day. Using our voices, we encourage action on behalf of women and girls around the world who don't have access to the healthcare, education or financial services that will help lift their families out of poverty.
In 2012, we hope that more people than ever join our efforts to shape U.S. policy and celebrate accomplishments in the movement to empower women and girls around the world. But this year, we’re asking supporters do so in a variety of ways. CARE will host a one day conference for a core group of activists in Washington, DC to have very targeted meetings with legislators. We are encouraging as many people as possible to wield their influence from where they live by learning about key women’s empowerment issues by watching a compelling documentary and panel discussion with experts and taking that knowledge to educate your policymakers. Constituent voices continue to be one of the most powerful tools to influence U.S. policy. Stay tuned for more detailed information about the March 7th film screening and panel discussion and how you can be an advocate in your home community.
For the core group of activists who will join us in Washington, DC we will engage in a one day conference and will focus on meetings with members of Congress.
Taking part in the CARE Conference and International Women’s Day Celebration is the first step in making a meaningful difference on behalf of women and girls and communities around the world who are struggling to overcome poverty. Let's bring our voices together and be the megaphone for those who otherwise would not be heard.
*Space is limited for the one day conference in Washington, DC.
