Education to Action “ED2AC” is a free workshop and toolkit developed by the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and implemented in Washington by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Foundation.
Hosted by community leaders and advocates, Ed2Ac workshops are designed for people whose families and communities are impacted by gun violence and want to take action but may not yet have the tools to advocate for change to prevent gun violence at the local, state, and federal levels.
These tools are not limited to gun violence prevention; they can be applied in any area where an individual wants to advocate for change.
Education to Action teaches three powerful steps:
STEP 1: EDUCATE
Learn about effective gun violence prevention strategies and policy approaches, as well as government structures and processes.
STEP 2: ENGAGE
Connect with lawmakers, advocacy communities, and the media. Collaborate for change and for gun violence prevention.
STEP 3: ACT
Take action with your community and legislators through effective advocacy. Use the power of people to create change in your community.
If you are interested in Ed2Ac, please email Brandy at [email protected] to schedule your workshop.
What we provide: 90-minute workshop facilitated by expert community organizer and gun violence prevention advocate, plus workshop materials including projector/screen, evaluations, and our strategic toolkit handout for participants. We also provide light refreshments.
What you provide: Advertising for the event to recruit an audience of 15-20 community members and a meeting space (e.g. library, church, or community center).