Political Affairs Programme

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy.

The Borgen Project is an international organization 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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

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

• Lead public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meet with members of Congress and government in your state/district/constituency.
• Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assist with fundraising by creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets.
• Mobilize individuals to contact their members of government in support of key poverty‑reduction legislation.
• Speak to groups, classes and organizations.
• Write 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 your GPA or background.

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

New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

Watch our video to learn more about The Borgen Project.