Every year, hundreds of advocates gather in Washington DC for the Results International Conference (IC) to learn, network and of course, advocate! The 2019 Canadian delegation had an Advocacy Day during the Conference where five active and passionate volunteers used the power of their voices to speak to representatives of the World Bank Group, the Canadian Embassy and the Asian Development Bank. Here\u2019s what the volunteers had to say about their overall experience and why they\u2019re encouraging all volunteers to consider attending the IC next year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was empowering to be in an inclusive space with people from\nall over the world who all share the common goal to end poverty. The conference\nsessions taught conference attendees leadership skills, anti-oppression\nresources, inside peeks at advocacy work within international governments, and\nthe objectives of influential NGOs. The IC will resonate with anyone who has a\npassion for advocacy, and is a great opportunity for all Canadian volunteers. Prior\nto the conference, I had never scheduled a meeting to advocate. I started my\nfirst meeting nervous and ended my last one proud. I am so thankful for the\nopportunity to attend this conference and for the skills it has taught me that\nwill endure throughout my life.\u201d - Courtney Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI cannot explain how happy I was to attend this year\u2019s IC, as it has helped me to take more actions with more confidence. The most influential part of the IC was being amongst so many people who are like me and who are actively seeking to help people from different parts of the world. I would definitely recommend others to attend because they will learn how others around the world are also working towards a harmonic society on behalf of people they never met. That for me is very inspirational and gives me an immense pride to be part of the Results family. For me personally the best takeaway from the IC is that every action counts; nothing is too small.\u201d \u2013 Shatabdi Banik<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe International Conference was organized very well and the\nspeeches of the keynote speakers were \nthought-provoking and motivational. The knowledge and energy of the\nfellow volunteers and staff was passed on to me. Our meetings on Advocacy Day\nwere very informative and it was great to hear how each organization is working\ntowards ending poverty through investing and prioritising areas like social\nprotection, health and education. It was\ninspiring to be amongst dedicated people wanting to eradicate poverty and I\nhope that next year there will be even more volunteers from Canada.\u201d - Vinay Dey<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a regular citizen and volunteer, I believe that it is important to raise your voice to support people living in poverty. I think that all active volunteers part of the Results Canada family should take part in this international event. The opportunity to engage with people and the learning experience are vital. This event reminds me and strengthens my duty as a global citizen. This year was my fourth conference and again, it generated more curiosity to learn more and to share more experiences.\u201d \u2013 Moustapha FAYE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat I liked about the Conference was the diversity of countries\nrepresented. It made for a very rich experience. I am very excited by the\nfact that citizen advocacy work is starting in new countries of the South like\nSierra Leone. I am inspired by the difference we can make, as we can measurably\nimprove the lives of people living in the poorest conditions. I do not know of\nany volunteer who has ever left the International Conference without a massive\nboost in energy and inspiration \u2013 all volunteers should attend!\u201d - Jean-Fran\u00e7ois\nTardif<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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