Advocacy is a communication process through which individuals, groups or communities influence their social environments at local, provincial, national and international levels. For some, it is about influencing policy makers and opinion formers to bring changes to policy and practice; others strive to address attitudes, social relationships and power relations to effect social change. This list draws together practical guides on communication skills and methodologies, with an emphasis on building the capacities of NGOs to plan and manage advocacy activities. Many draw on participatory methodologies and some focus on specific health issues such as HIV, sexual health, disability rights, or TB. Others build specific skills such as videography, or working with the media.
This key list was compiled to support Healthlink Worldwide's Communicating for Advocacy (CfA) project. It was reviewed by David Curtis, Head of Programme and Capacity Development at Healthlink Worldwide. Please send suggestions of additions to the list to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
This key list was compiled to support Healthlink Worldwide's Communicating for Advocacy (CfA) project. It was reviewed by David Curtis, Head of Programme and Capacity Development at Healthlink Worldwide. Please send suggestions of additions to the list to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
Selected resources
Books, reports, etc
A new weave of power, people & politics : the action guide for advocacy and citizen participation
March 2007
Advocacy for immunization : how to generate and maintain support for vaccination programs
January 2001
Monitoring and evaluating advocacy : a scoping study
January 2001
Overview of health communication campaigns
March 2007
The how and why of advocacy
March 2005