Political Affairs Programme

About The Borgen Project

The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, the Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefit ting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

This part‑time 12‑hour-per‑week, 12‑week unpaid remote programme focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. If your availability is limited you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your state/district/constituency.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising – create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty‑reduction legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes and organisations.
• Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

New programmes begin each month – you can choose the month you wish to start.