ACT Advocacy Academy: A Proven Blended Learning Approach for Advocacy Practitioners

📢The ACT Advocacy Academy has achieved significant success in its mission to strengthen advocacy capacity across the ACT Alliance network.

🚨This year, the Academy received an impressive 119 applications, selecting 78 participants representing 36 organizations across 26 countries. Notably, the cohort included 2 participants from non-ACT member organizations, reflecting the Academy's reach beyond the ACT network.

💡A robust team of 31 coaches and 33 faculty members played an integral role in delivering the programme—serving as lecturers, coaches, and content developers. The Academy's structure supported participants through multiple phases, fostering engagement and practical learning:

🎓49 participants graduated, showcasing a high completion rate and dedication to advancing their advocacy skills.

Key Strategic Areas

The program focused on 5 key strategic areas, empowering participants to advocate for critical global issues:

📌Climate Change
📌Gender
📌Humanitarian Action
📌Economic Justice
📌Civic Space

Key Takeaways

The ACT Advocacy Academy continues to serve as a dynamic platform for nurturing advocacy leadership and fostering collaboration across regions and sectors. By equipping participants with tools, networks, and knowledge, the Academy is driving meaningful action on some of the world's most pressing issues.