Diaspora Organizer Gathering

Thank you for your interest! Applications for this year's Diaspora Organizer Gathering are now closed. We hope you can make it next year.

Join us for our Diaspora Organizer Gathering from September 21-23, 2024! Learn and lobby with FCNL on U.S. foreign policy with programming and lodging provided at Friends Place on Capitol Hill. We encourage all who are interested in attending to submit an application. Due to space limitations at Friends Place, not all individuals who apply will be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 23, with decisions announced the week of August 26.

This application is in two pages, this page covers basic information about yourself and the second page will have short answer questions. If you have questions about this event or application, please contact Hadiya Afzal, Diaspora Engagement and Partnerships Organizer.

This event is free to attend. FCNL will cover the cost of participant travel to Washington, D.C. No tickets or travel reservations are required at the time of registration. This event will provide overnight lodging, 10 meals, and programming.

Ideal participants:

Express a demonstrated interest in building country-specific organizing efforts to advance peace and nonmilitary responses to violent conflict
Are committed to human rights and diplomacy, and seeking a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world
Are highly interested in learning about the Congressional advocacy process and how to build long-term organizing relationships
Demonstrate a commitment to continued engagement with advocacy and organizing
Commit to attending one pre-trip Zoom call, post-trip monthly calls with their cohort and the previous Diaspora Organizer Cohort, and regular one-on-one check-ins with the Diaspora Program Organizer

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First name*

Last name

Email address*

Phone

Street address

ZIP Code*

Postal code

Date of Birth

Do you identify as a Quaker?

Monthly Meeting or Church

FCNL will send you periodic action alerts and updates. You can opt out at any time.

Preferred Name (How you would like your name printed on a name tag or other programming materials.)

Pronouns

What language(s) do you speak in addition to English?

What size T-shirt would you prefer? (Sizes are unisex.)

Are you currently in school or employed?

In School Employed Neither

Please list your current school or workplace.

Which of the following would make this event accessible to you?

Language translation or interpretation ADA-compliant/ground-floor accommodations Automated transcription Access to a small private space (for lactation, prayer, meetings, etc.)

Would anything else make this event accessible to you?

Dietary Restrictions:

Are you comfortable sharing a room with another cohort participant of the same gender identity?

Yes No Other

If other:

What is your indoor masking comfort level? (Friends Place requires proof of vaccination for guests and testing will be provided before & throughout the gathering)

Mask-optional space (indoor meeting spaces can be used) Mask-mandatory space (more outdoor meetings will be planned)

How did you hear about the Diaspora Organizer Gathering?

If other:

Have you lobbied with FCNL before?

The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship.

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