In a world of plenty, hunger is an outrage.
You have a chance to be part of the solution—to change history for hungry people. Don’t miss this opportunity to change our world, and yours.
Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010.
Do you have what it takes to be a Bread for the World Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does?
What is a Hunger Justice Leader?
Two years ago, 75 young leaders came to the nation’s capital for intensive training in advocacy. Since then, they have served as powerful agents of change in their communities.
One Missouri student started an anti-poverty initiative on his college campus. Another got her campus InterVarsity group to add hunger advocacy to its ministry. In Grand Rapids, MI, a residence hall director helped make Bread for the World more visible within the local, ecumenical community. In Los Angeles, a young professional helped introduce Bread for the World to emergent Christian communities. A food bank staffer in Santa Ana, CA, integrated advocacy with her direct service. Others have set up Capitol Hill visits, called their members of Congress, and organized Offerings of Letters in their churches. This group comprises Bread for the World’s Hunger Justice Leaders.
What Will Happen During the Interactive Training?
During training, participants will:
- Gain skills in advocacy, team-building, and community organizing.
- Connect with like-minded young leaders from across the United States.
- Explore the Biblical foundations of faith and justice.
- Speak out on Capitol Hill by visiting their members of Congress.
- Worship. Pray. Have a good time.
- Commit to going back to their local community to lead advocacy efforts to end hunger with Bread for the World.
How do I apply?
1) If you are 20-30 years old and committed to helping end hunger and poverty, apply now by filling out the form and following the directions. Your complete application must be received by March 12, 2010.
2) After completing your personal information you will be prompted to submit your resume and a personal statement of 500-750 words describing why this training is important to you and how you will use this knowledge in your church, campus or community.
3) In addition, please provide contact information for a reference/supervisor/pastor or another person to whom you are accountable. Bread for the World will contact the individual to provide a written endorsement of your application.
Again, applications are due by March 12, 2010. All materials, including the written endorsement of your application, must be received by that date. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 2, 2010.
Because Bread's advocacy efforts affect the U.S. Congress, applicants must live in the United States. Please contact Dulce Gamboa,
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, with questions.
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