SOCIAL ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Prepared by: Maria Cristina D.C.Roxas sircroxas@yahoo.com

Advocacy

Definition: the act or process of advocating or supporting a cause or proposal( http://www.merriam-webster.com/dicti ).

Advocacy
American Heritage Dictionary definition: The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.

Advancement
: the action of advancing : the state of being advanced: a : promotion or elevation to a higher rank or position b : progression to a higher stage of development : an improved feature : improvement (http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/advancement

Examples of Advocacy Groups in Philippines

Visayan

Forum Foundation, Inc, works in issues of domestic work, child labor and human trafficking especially of women and children.