[WiLT] Sheila McKechnie Foundation Campaigners Award 2006 - 18th Dec

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation Campaigners Award 2006 - 18th Dec
WE WANT TO HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation was formed to encourage and support
the next generation of campaigners, people who are increasingly
setting the agenda for governments around the world and making a real
impact on society.

Campaigners need the right skills to be effective. We can help you
forge tactics, build alliances and develop the strategy to deliver the
change.

We have now opened applications to our awards scheme. Our awards are
for people who can show they have campaigning potential but who could
benefit from additional support and guidance. The winners of our
awards will receive a tailored package of training, advice and support
specific to their campaign.

This year we have given a campaigner on Zimbabwe the opportunity to
meet Hilary Benn, the International Development Secretary. A woman
leading a campaign for a peace settlement between Palestinians and
Israel has been mentored by a former Foreign Office Special Adviser.
All our 2006 award winners have received training on campaign planning
skills from the Director of Communications at one of Britain's largest
campaigning charities.

The SMF has access to a wealth of talent from experienced campaigners
and I have been inspired and motivated by the people I have met since
winning the award. I would encourage anyone currently involved in
campaigning to get involved with the awards. - Emily Robinson.

Award categories
* Conflict Resolution
* Consumer Action
* Economic Justice
* Environment
* Health and Social Care
* International Campaigner
* Social Inclusion
* Transport
* Young Campaigners Award (18-24) in memory of Guy Hughes

If this sounds like you or someone you know check out
http://www.sheilamckechnie.org.ukto download an application form;
email us at awards at sheilamckechnie.org.uk or call 0207 770 7892.

The deadline for applications is 18th December 2006.

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