HYL Advocacy Mission

HYL Mission

HIAS Young Leaders Annual Advocacy Mission

Each year Young Leaders from New York, Los Angeles and Washington
convene in DC to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees.
Together, the Young Leaders learn about faith-based advocacy and then
test those skills at lobbying visits at the White House and in the US
Congress.

"My fellow Young Leaders were not only passionate, but
well-informed. They not only spoke from their hearts, but made
intelligent and lucid arguments. After the meetings, I felt like I'd
been a part of something very important...I know now that my voice
counts, but only if I'm willing to use it."
- HIAS Young Leader volunteer

2008: Mission Accomplished

On January this year, Young Leaders from Los Angeles, Washington DC and
New York gathered to take part in our annual advocacy mission.

Beginning with a Friday dinner at NY HIAS headquarters and ending with
an educated and enlightening lobbying visit to their Senators and
Representatives in Washington DC, Young Leaders discussed SSI benefits
for elderly and disabled refugees, the Dream Act, and US action on the
Iraqi refugee crisis.

The mission was a wonderful experience for all that provided a unique
chance to be part of the democratic process and advocate on behalf of
vulnerable migrants.

Contact your chapter coordinator to find out how you can get involved in local and national advocacy initiatives and participate in the next HYL
Advocacy Mission.

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Young Leaders Main New York Los Angeles Washington, DC HYL Advocacy Mission Membership National Events Calendar	HYL Advocacy Mission HIAS Young Leaders Annual Advocacy Mission Each year Young Leaders from New York, Los Angeles and Washington convene in DC to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. Together, the Young Leaders learn about faith-based advocacy and then test those skills at lobbying visits at the White House and in the US Congress. "My fellow Young Leaders were not only passionate, but well-informed. They not only spoke from their hearts, but made intelligent and lucid arguments. After the meetings, I felt like I'd been a part of something very important...I know now that my voice counts, but only if I'm willing to use it." - HIAS Young Leader volunteer 2008: Mission Accomplished On January this year, Young Leaders from Los Angeles, Washington DC and New York gathered to take part in our annual advocacy mission. Beginning with a Friday dinner at NY HIAS headquarters and ending with an educated and enlightening lobbying visit to their Senators and Representatives in Washington DC, Young Leaders discussed SSI benefits for elderly and disabled refugees, the Dream Act, and US action on the Iraqi refugee crisis. The mission was a wonderful experience for all that provided a unique chance to be part of the democratic process and advocate on behalf of vulnerable migrants. Contact your chapter coordinator to find out how you can get involved in local and national advocacy initiatives and participate in the next HYL Advocacy Mission.