Advocacy Strategies
Advocacy, in the classic sense, is influencing decision and policy makers in support or opposition of a cause or policy. MICF, however, helps individuals across the country better understand how they can become advocates through steps, large and small, in their daily lives. Our goals involve demystifying the concept of advocacy and educating people on how they can be their own best advocate.
Types of Advocacy
Community
Represent the rights and interests of your community (which can be your neighborhood, place of worship, community organization, etc.). Educate those around you so that you can work together to build the strongest community possible.
Legislative
Work with elected officials (at local, state, or federal levels) to educate and influence them on important legislative decisions. Every individual has a constitutional right to have their voice heard by their elected decision-makers.
Media
Increase public awareness and influence public interest in prevention and early detection through letters to the editor, social media, interviews, etc.
Personal
Represent and speak up for yourself and/or your loved ones. Be informed about the issues that impact you and take responsibility to make sure that necessary changes are made so that you have the opportunity to live a healthy life.
Policy
Influence laws, regulations, and rules that have an impact on your health and well-being. This can be as lofty as a federal law or as simple as a rule at your workplace.
Effective health care advocacy includes actions, big and small—asking the right questions of health care professionals, being a healthy living role model for family and friends, developing strategies to improve access to health resources in neighborhoods and communities, and lobbying in state and federal legislatures.
We hope you will join our team of grassroots advocates with the expertise, energy, and skills necessary to promote the message of cancer prevention and early detection and take actionable steps to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Nigeria.
National Cancer Prevention & Rare Cancers
