Act! Speak! Build! Week is Habitat’s international, student-initiated week of advocacy. Act! Speak! Build! Week empowers young people to educate themselves and their communities and move people to social action. Young people, ages 5 to 25, work in partnership with local affiliates to plan and host events focused on ending poverty housing.
Act! Speak! Build! Week 2008: “Recognize the need, advocate for change” was a huge success. Thank you to the hundreds of groups around the world that participated March 31-April 6, 2008. Check back for Act! Speak! Build! Week 2009 dates and information.
Interested? Information about Act! Speak! Build! Week 2008 is below. Check back for 2009 updates:
Act! Speak! Build! Week’s History Information about past years and award winners.
Guides and Toolkits First-time participant guide, affiliate guide and the Advocacy Toolkit.
Campaign Events All participants will organize at least one of these events to unite our efforts.
Advocacy in Action Activities, programs and ideas to learn and teach about poverty housing issues and promote change.
Films Contest A video advocacy contest with a $1,000 prize.
Promotional Materials Get stickers, T-shirts, posters and more to build knowledge of and enthusiasm for the week.
Media Involvement Tips for getting media attention.
Register Fill out the form to register for Act! Speak! Build! Week.
Contact Us Information to contact the Act! Speak! Build! Week coordinator.
E-Newsletter Sign up for the Act! Speak! Build! Week newsletter and view archived articles.
