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Framing now makes to me., and I agree with you it's used when people especially politicians that use it to counter alternative views. They use the frames when it applies to their argument but not to really solve an issue. They will tell you even the USA is using such a system bse it satisfies their purpose but without any logic, and sometimes when and opponent refers to another foreign country then they will say that that is not for us. I find it dodgy many times and diversionary but I do understand it now as a tool of persuasion

If in advocacy we should forget about the one speaking and focus on the recipient, where do do we need to use facts or its all about winning the argument? I often see politicians using some of these frames but without any logic to the situation.

The problem that I am trying to solve is poor sanitation in Mombasa county slums in Kenya. Health is a basic right and the government has the primary duty to ensure access to clean water, proper drainage systems, and implementation of public health programs geared towards ensuring we have a healthy population.
To bring to the fore these issues I will tap into the behavior of both the Cabinet Secretary for health and the residents. I will invite the CS to a forum held in one of the slums to talk to the residents on what the government is planning to do to address the teething problems in the slums.The CS will take the challenge because he needs to be seen to be concerned about the health issues slum dwellers grapple with. The incentive would be to give the CS the honor to launch newly constructed modern toilets. As an organisation we will use the forum to push for implementation of programs in the area,by the government, to improve sanitation in the slums.
On the issue of timing it will certainly be strategic to have the forum in January,2022 when the national campaigns will be heating up and government officials will be more than ready to honor such invitations so as to make their political ambitions known and thus get political mileage.
The framing will be messaged around both merit good frame and human rights frame. Merit good because there is need to take health services to the most needy slum dwellers and human rights frame because health is a human right as envisaged in both the Kenyan constitution and international instruments Kenya is party to.

Framing the Issue,
the outer environment does not realy support advocacy

Framing the Issue,
the outer environment does not realy support advocacy

I THINK THAT IT WILL BE BETTER FOR THE POEPLE HEALTH.

Solving malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa has been a major challenge with it's lingering nature, more money has been pump into this via NGOs and Government, however the problem seems not to be reducing, more motivation needs to be done in advocating the tackling of this problem, more focus was given to providing food when these people have this food items and still suffer malnutrition because of lack of understanding on how to constitute a balanced meal. The timing of such advocacy should be around year end when new budgets are made and showing the government how other neighbouring nations are overcoming this menace

Solving malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa has been a major challenge with it's lingering nature, more money has been pump into this via NGOs and Government, however the problem seems not to be reducing, more motivation needs to be done in advocating the tackling of this problem, more focus was given to providing food when these people have this food items and still suffer malnutrition because of lack of understanding on how to constitute a balanced meal. The timing of such advocacy should be around year end when new budgets are made and showing the government how other neighbouring nations are overcoming this menace

Very clear explanations.

From what I have learned, the concept of framing is important and depending on how it is used, it can impact the actual problem we are advocating for or against. One example comes to my mind immediately on the concept of Re-entry policy in the Ministry of Education in Zambia. This is the policy that allows girls who fall pregnant to return to school after giving birth. One ca even continue to attend classes while pregnant and for those that feel stigmatized, the school allows them to transfer to another school.
While my organization UNICEF supported the programme and its implementation, word went round that UNICEF was encouraging girls to get pregnant and continue with their education. Now taking this class, I realize that maybe the whole message could have been lost in framing.

Thank you.

Great work that you are doing.
first of all, in order to succeed with your MORE Act, you have to carefully choose a theory of change that works well with your organization and also feasible and can work efficiently and can easily be adopted by policy makers. The selection of your theory of change also depends on your available options and resources. You might consider tactical theories or global theories. Massaging and framework theory might work best for you because the first thing you would like to do is change peoples perception about marijuana. You can also engage with former veterans that have been helped by marijuana to share their testimonial and story.

Firstly, someone said discrimination of marijuana is based on racism, this can't be true... Many kind of people, race of people use it, therefore we can't tie down discrimination of to racist.

Secondly, I will say that one of the areas to look at is how to archive a more positive scores than the negative scores of the use of marijuana. I think the reasons why policy are hard on its use was that the negative effects of it seems to be more than the positive effect of it. My point is until we can proof that he positive effects of it is far more than the negative, this challeng will still continue.

It boils down to other drugs that are misused.

Also, the true focus must be well established. When advocating for the usefulness of things like marijuana, one need to be careful not divert from the main purpose of advocacy, most especially, when people start asking for proof and even more, the intention of the spoke person. Some believe only those that make use of it negatively will advocate for it use which of course not necessarily to be true.

Your framing approach is very great. Using the veterans affected by PTSD is a great entry point to cause action. I have now learnt that we can fail to find solutions to a problem if we use the wrong frame. Thanks for sharing.

Most veterans suffer from negative effects of PSTD which could easily be offset by the healing properties of marijuana. It is important therefore that marijuana is removed from schedule 1 classification and the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use is decriminalized.

marijuana is considered by many people as an effective herbal that cure people without having side effective as drugs and pills does. that is why relevant authorities should reconsider this issues, however, big pharmaceutical companies will not let this go as easy as others may wish.
this is where advocacy comes in, and if the efforts goes well, then a huge impact will have been done!

I think you should work more on the intrinsic motivation on the government but even at that, won't decriminalization not increase a significant increase of drug abusers even though your intentions are reasonable

I think so too.
Thank you for sharing ma

Framing remains a critical component in advocacy as it incorporate several group, particularly those beneficiaries or targeted group of population. In some instances, i think many of the advocacy efforts should consider patriotic model especially if the strive is to create well and sound generation. In this case for instance, the well being of citizens should be taken in to account and sometimes it needs the advantage and disadvantage.

Interesting!

You have made a very good point.

Very Commendable.

marijuana is an effective herbal, it need to be legalize. but pharmacuetical companies will not let this go easy without a fight. which makes the role of advocacy so important at this stage.

Framing and timing are key! When there is an opportunity for an individual decision-maker (such as the governor) to make a point and get more votes, or to get media attention or a feel-good factor (the motivation) then the advocacy issue can be framed in the most appealing way to convince the governor to change their stance. In the example above, this would be by focusing on the success of the use of medical marijuana with veterans to manage PTSD etc. It crosses different frames - being the "right thing to do", and protecting "the vulnerable".

It's fine,however be kin with framing and policy window I hope you'll make it

Organization: MORE
Problem: Many people struggling with PSTD

Cause: Cant access the right medication

Deeper Cause: Key ingredients such as Marijuana are forbidden by law due to wrongful use.

Using the Theory of Change:

Impact:
I would like to see people get healed

Direct out Come:
Accessing the right medication

Indirect Out Comes: A change in the Marijuana Act

Activities:

1. state clearly the changes needed in the Act
2. provide empirical evidence of the numbers suffering
3. Connect the numbers with their function and their possibility to heal
4. Demographically show how much taxes and jobs would be created as a result

Consideration;

Motivation:
Can be both Intrinsic by the desire to help out the war veterans and creating jobs, and Extrinsic in a sense of collecting taxes

Timing:
can work better during political campaigns, presidential visits, and public holidays e.g. Heroes day in my country.

Framing:
In my own personal view, this issue nearly touches all the four frames;

1. Can ride on the Responsible Public policy frame in a way that easing the dealing in Marijuana would allow collectable taxes from the drug to the national coffers.
2. Merit Goods Frame: the veterans with PSTD are seen among the vulnerable
3. Human rights frame: Its an inalienable right for everyone to access medication, by prohibiting a drug that is meant to treat a particular section of society would be infringing on their rights to life
4. Patriotic Policy Frame: The disease in question mostly affects war veterans and these are a symbol of a country's might...seeing them deteriorate into despair and agony is betrayal.

However, i feel this issue would ride better on the "Responsible Public Policy" because;
since politicians are the policy makers and these are always money hungry people to implement their policies and fulfil promises, earning more revenue would be motivation enough.
Looking at the numbers, there might be more drug addicts than Veterans with PSTDs

i rest my case

Thank you all!

My organization wants to solve the probelm of young rural girls in Morocco going to school. In the context of urban Moroccan areas, less girls go finish primary school in Rural Morocco.

I agree with you.

You just simplify

But i think its necessary to good deep about, because has a lot of gape where we will see its necessary to persuade another group

but well done.

Betshy believes a better world is possible, and that we all have a part to play in making change happen. Through research, Betshy raises awareness about existing problems of the system. Betshy believes that there are specific steps that can be taken in order to reduce rates of sexual violence, such as understanding what makes sexual offenders tick in order to securely identify potential perpetrators before they offend. Betshy also wants to help decrease mental health stigma and mental health inequities.

Your advocacy statement above captures two elements of persuasion very well: framing and motivation.

Good work I think this problem is important for the society

@Oyinlomo said in Module 2 Discussion: Framing the Issue:

I actually feel that Marijuana if properly harnessed is very much beneficial to the world health and economically wise. Health as the drug is seen to be good for managing ailments such as High blood pressure, Loss of memory, Chronic Pains, Depression etc

When smoked, it even brings about am improvement in Lung capacity, help weight loss, regulate and prevent Diabetes, fights cancer etc are only but a few of the potential of legitimizing it's use.

Economically because the Countries where this can be grown in large quantity stand to gain from it's exportation, taxation on Marijuana can be channeled into provision of Social Amenities or even into the health sector especially in African Countries where the Health Sector is nothing to right home about.

Growing and working Marijuana will surely reduce Unemployment all over the world as more people will go into it's farming and factories will spring up for its processing, pharmaceutical companies too will need more hands in their new factories built, the Export Sector will not be left behind in this boom.
All the Government need is to put structures in place guiding the production and distribution of the Medication drugs made from the plant.

Thank you,
Oyin Olugbemi

@SandyDeSilva said in Module 2 Discussion: Framing the Issue:

Your advocacy statement above captures two elements of persuasion very well: framing and motivation. Firstly, you appear to be using the "merit goods" frame, trying to protect vulnerable veterans suffering from PTSD who cannot have access to the medical use of marijuana while also working for the greater good by using taxed marijuana sales to filter money back to social workers and clients who have substance abuse needs. Secondly, you are appealing to the intrinsic motivation of your U.S. Representative who is sensitive to the needs of the veteran population even though he is tough on drugs. I would only add the timing factor of persuasion so that you can find the right policy window to advocate within.

Dr. Sandy De Silva, PsyD
Executive Director of Family Centre
Bermuda

@SandyDeSilva said in Module 2 Discussion: Framing the Issue:

Your advocacy statement above captures two elements of persuasion very well: framing and motivation. Firstly, you appear to be using the "merit goods" frame, trying to protect vulnerable veterans suffering from PTSD who cannot have access to the medical use of marijuana while also working for the greater good by using taxed marijuana sales to filter money back to social workers and clients who have substance abuse needs. Secondly, you are appealing to the intrinsic motivation of your U.S. Representative who is sensitive to the needs of the veteran population even though he is tough on drugs. I would only add the timing factor of persuasion so that you can find the right policy window to advocate within.

Dr. Sandy De Silva, PsyD
Executive Director of Family Centre
Bermuda
Totally agreed with you !!!

Persuasion is founded in changing the beliefs/practices/context of understanding of others. Framing the issue often might be seen as more of a "standing on our soap box" or we are "preaching to the choir" approach. As many posts here have noted we should frame the issue based on understanding the point of view or understanding of those we seek to persuade - to increase our effectiveness in reaching others where they are at - not just simply flogging our message. When we flog our view, to use another cliche we limit our appeal and can turn others off before our message towards reflection and change is even heard - people simply tune out.

Framing is an art

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This is perfectly captured!!!

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Maybe learn more about the leader and find a veteran to help, plus a time frame when you think he can listen to you then present your facts.

It is important that problem to be addressed is well articulated to fully capture key issues and strategies for intervention. It is important that monitoring and evaluation plans are put in place to track and assess progress made. However, the issue is that in situation where the sponsor of the program, for instance a politician, wants the project team to falsify their reports on program's impacts to achieve political gains, what should be done?

There is a near culture of silence on the issue of sex education in many societies. The outcome of this attitude is the problem of high incidence of teenage pregnancies. In spite of this unfortunate outcome, government and community leaders are yet to see the need for sex education. so in situations like this, how do we communicate our theory of change to win the support of the stakeholders?

I find some concepts from mechanical engineering and healthcare inform issue framing very well.

Root cause analysis and holistic health care models teach identifying each level of an issue and how to fix the immediate problem, prevent near future occurrences, and address the fundamental cause.

as framing concerns with how you explain and describe a problem to the audience you want to do something about it, i think all it requires is first get detailed information about the positive and negative effects of the problem. for example for the case of Marijuana usage, in every context its a drug and one can easily get addicted to it yet it affects people's mental ability to act. despite the fact that it has health benefits but what weighs out the other and which negative impact does it have. after compiling this information, then one sets the base for the advocacy either sharing on its negative effects and what is required from the government or NGO in terms of intervention. one also has to find out which way to do this either on social media, or public events that bring government officials together or other ways that would be the political window.

I totally agree with you

I am working on a project that will help the young energetic refugee in Kakuma- Kenya. I aim to enhance/improve people’s lives through Education and livelihood with the use of digital technology as a major key to influence positive change in order to guarantee more human conditions to all living beings. This will create a sense of belonging and realization of their potential in order to give back to every youth what insecurity, discrimination, war, and disaster took away from them. I hope to accomplish this by providing them with skills in marketable trades, consequently freeing their potential. Provide refugees youth with the tools to create a better future for themselves

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while advocating for its use, we have to focus both on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on the side of the government but also the framing and timing matter alot. Not all days can government official be interested in listening to what benefits communities but what makes them sustain their political positions. Also the path through which the advocacy messages are delivered means alot in making issues known and worked upon.

I Believe you are right but as Ruth and Rajesh pointed out make sure that you are guided by time , motivation and all the tools you need to push for this cause.

As advocates we should bear in mind that politics and advocacy are intertwined , politics being ubiquitous and advocacy being the other end of the coin to the definition of power. This means that anyone ,anywhere can use advocacy some without even knowing , therefore, there is no justified advocacy but there is successful and unsuccessful n advocacy

yes framing is the way to go but i believe it works intertwined with motivation and timing always .

my U.N Representative and sent an email requesting he consider how medical marijuana could potentially help many veterans that are suffering from PTSD. With marijuana listed as a Schedule I drug which is considered as substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Until this changes, the appropriate approval for studies are difficult to get approved and many veterans

my U.N Representative and sent an email requesting he consider how medical marijuana could potentially help many veterans that are suffering from PTSD. With marijuana listed as a Schedule I drug which is considered as substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Until this changes, the appropriate approval for studies are difficult to get approved and many veterans

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The problem I wanna solve is the issue of in security in Northern Nigeria, it's not a new thing that Northern Nigeria is suffering from in security for over a decade, the problem is getting out of hand, there is need for government, individual organisation like us, to facus much, and provide the solution to the problem. My paper will concentrate much on the following;thus

1. Education
2. Infrastructure
3. Home training
4. Corporate social responsibility
5. It's only when the government give quality education to the northerners then the issue of in security will stop, education shape the reasoning of the human being, by giving education to northerners that will reduce the level of lawless in the regine. A person who have sound education will not waste his time killing people, rather building or using human being as a machine to success.
6. Infrastructure
   Government, at the federal and state level, need to provide infrastructure, which will make it easy to ordinary citizens to acquire good and qualitative education, there are lot of children in the non urban areas who can't go to school, because the school is far way from there villages, and there is no good roads which will give them access to school, even when the school is near, there are lot of undesirable and uncalled problems such as, lack of good building the school, books, black board etc. There is need to join hands together for better tomorrow.
7. Home Training
   Parents nowdays, failed to discharge their responsibilities, it's when the parents understand the phrase"Charity Begins at Home" they are the one first to shape and build their children, then the teachers in the school will continue from where they stop.
8. Community at large need to come together to tackle the issue of in security, its when the community work together that will yield the good result.

The problem I wanna work on is unemployment and poverty
I'm new to this and I don't have any organization that I'm working with but I wanna make a change in my community.
You know our Government is capable in creating jobs for our youth graduate or not, but no they wont
Lots of communities are suffering in my area, in the rural sector. But when it's time for voting, the Government target those areas for votes. They promise all those things that the communities don't have, building RDP house, water supply, electricity, schools etc
After the elections you don't see any change and they give free grant money so they can control the poor and manipulating them into thinking that they are trying to help.
The Government don't push self employment cause they know people will be independent and stand for themselves and wont need to cry to the Government and the Government wants power full control and if a poor Man wanna start something the Government rejects and grant money for grant

you can try and use the merit good frame

Amongst others, the primary incentive to encourage farming is ensuring the marketability of farm produce. This calls for strong advocacy for policy formulation to increase budgetary allocation on infrastructure and agro industry in order to maximize the agricultural potentials that exist and create better value for agro business.

I agree to use marijuana for medical purposes only and advocate for whom it is forbidden to use medical made by marijuana for belief reasons but they need to be treated.

Issue framing in a political context, means presenting an issue in a way that will likely get the most agreement from others. In a mediation process, this process is quite different, and involves identifying core issues between two disagreeing parties, so that issues and facts related to issues may be discussed and resolved.

In political issue framing language is often used as a way to gain compliance on contentious points. Use of language is geared toward knowledge of the audience, a concept first developed by the Greek sophists called kairos. Kairos essentially means knowing what is right and proper to say for a particular concept and at a particular time.

The legalisation of marijuana use for medical purposes is a controversial topic for advocacy work as marijuana itself is like a double edged sword having its own benefits and risks. We have to thread carefully when framing it to be used for the vulnerable patients groups such as those with PTSD, depression and chronic pain etc.

Interesting ,id like to know more about the MORE Act.

i really agree with you on the use of cannabis for health reasons but on the other hand people are going to end up misusing it,so when advocating for choose the right frame to change policies

The wonderful thing about this advocacy is that marijuana is now legalised in the United States of America. This would greatly help veterans who rely on marijuana to get by. This is one of the benefits of advocacy, which even though it can be long and arduous, has great pay off in the end.

I do believe there is need of discussion on this in every level from individual to organization, should have in-depth of knowledge that's why its so important for medical purpose.

I do believe there is need of discussion on this in every level from individual to organization, should have in-depth of knowledge that's why its so important for medical purpose.

I agree with this.

The theories give me a hind to identify the problems, coordinate with align individuals, make use of the media, etc. to make changes. Very organized and helpful!

Dear Dr Sandy,
Your contribution to this discussion put a smile on my face while I read it. It made all the theory I've learned in this module more practical and relatable.
Looking forward to reading more from you.

Thank you.
Mfon.

I do believe that it can be legalized because it has many advantages to the health sector ,as much as people maybe abusing it. There should be awareness to the public on marijuana this will help in reducing the risks of abusing it especially by this young people.
Otherwise that is good work and a current problem that you are trying to solve

Even though I'm not familiar with the MORE Act, your advocacy statement has certainly piqued my interest, and I'm wondering if legalizing marijuana could benefit soldiers with PTSD. You can use the intrinsic motive to get the attention of the US Representative because you now know how he has a soft spot for veterans despite his rigorous drug policies.

You could definitely use the human rights frame to illustrate how vital it is for these guys to receive medical help and spell out how marijuana abuse can be limited if the act is approved. Since you used the merit good framing to fight for the soldiers with PTSD, provide evidence-based information about the drug's benefits to people with PTSD. Additionally, look into policy windows and utilize the opportunities.

I haven't done much research on the MORE ACT but what I do agree with is decriminalizing something that the government is now able to receive taxes on. I do believe that this would drastically change the narrative of what a criminal is and isn't fair that people can still be locked away one the basis of something that is now illegal.

In African countries it rings true that advocacy work is best timmed towards elections as politicians will be open to suggestions and be willing to be engaged.

you captured it all especially the strict regulation part so that control is placed. what should be a blessing could also be cause if care is not taken. Substances are a way out for many people wanting to run away from the worlds painful reality. Hence if not controlled, we will have a nation of mentally sick people. I think we are messed up enough already.

I totally agree with you this is a common problem in Africa, looking at what we learnt in the first and second module under advocacy, i think there is no best time given to start advocating. all is needed is to employ the best strategies when identifying the problem statement, causes and indirect causes. with this knowledge, it can help us engage and convince government officials to act either its before or during elections. All we need is to ensure that the right motivation strategies is used in as much as politicians are trying to deceive the poor.

My Advocacy is about substance abuse. Our society is been robbed of human resource that is needed for development in all angles. As well meaning individuals we can not sit back and do nothing. Yes the problem is deeply rooted but by concerted effort we can win.

A great module, that needs to be studied thoroughly.

Members of political parties attempt to frame issues in a way that makes a solution favoring their own political leaning appear as the most appropriate course of action for the situation at hand. To frame is to select some aspects of a perceived reality and make them more salient in a communicating text, in such a way as to promote a particular problem definition, causal interpretation, moral evaluation, and/or treatment recommendation for the item described.

I agree with your analysis, adding a timing aspect to it would lead to better results

I agree with your analysis, adding a timing aspect to it would lead to better results

I agree with your analysis, adding a timing aspect to it would lead to better results

I am trying to work on reducing the high cost of Education in Nigeria which adversely resulted to massive dropouts. The government of the day is full of poor economic polices that lead clampdown of many industries leaving a number of people jobless why the government is taking a high percentage of the school internally generated revenue. To ensure adequate maintenance and running cost the heads of various institutions decided to increase school fee in order to meet up with the basic needs of the school.

We discovered that a side poor funding, corruption is at high rate in the institution and we are trying to engage government on and NGO to contribute more to funding of Education, campaign awareness on effect of corruption, encourage government to make all heads of institutions give public account of the resources at their disposal and engage in aggressive fight against corruption.

Your suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

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The problem is that is you don't know if it could potentially lead to more addicts

It would seem to me that the challenge in getting the MORE Act passed would be the framing of the argument and the policy window.

The framing is defined as HOW this subject is approached. There is a great start here by mentioning the benefits of decriminalizing the drug. By listing it as a schedule 1 drug, there would still be some control over the distribution of it. And the benefit of all the taxes that could be collected on a state and federal level is nothing to sneeze at. I think that there are now enough states that have already passed similar legislation that there should be an abundance of data driven statistics to bring home that point. Another method that could be used to convince others of this point would be to use first hand accounts. Find Vets that have used this method to deal with their own PTSD to tell their story. Invoking empathy is a very strong motivator.

The Policy Window, or when to approach this topic, is also a key factor. Right now is actually a great time with so many soldiers returning from the East Asian countries. A great example of a policy window (that is completely off topic but is easy to understand) is about when to talk about gun violence and potential reforms in America. That would be right now. There have been multiple mass shootings over the last couple of weeks. There are currently local elections happening and run offs are being held all over Texas. The only way that any kind of changes will happen in connection to gun violence is by changing the people talking about it. (STEPPING OFF SOAP BOX NOW). Just like talking about potential gun reform has more impact after a mass shooting where children are killed for no apparent issue, the time to talk about Legalizing marijuana is when something happens that people need to utilize its unique properties.

This is a great response. I was saying just about the same thing in mine response.

I think Advocacy requires a deep critical approach with consideration of the target audience. One needs to deeply think of their messaging in order to make it relevant, timely, motivating, and persuasive.

I would only add the timing factor of persuasion so that you can find the right policy window to advocate within.

In as much as marijuana has it’s own benefits and also an adverse effect. It can be abuse such as any other pharmaceutical product…
The solution to this problem can be averted, if there is a law regulating the intake under a close marking, by the Ministry of health.

You have captured your statement well, i am no quite familiar with the policy but i must say good work

It's amazing and constructive

To engage the audience's sense of hearing, it helps to be inspirational when framing issues. so good to use the motivational frame

Another thing is that, many of Sun-Saharan African countries mainly SA has a huge problem of undaignosed learners with mental problems, now with COVID everything just got worse and a lot more school drop out.

In this discussion of framing the issue, its important that while lobbying for a change in perspective you look at the intrinsic since this drug of marijuana can ruin the advocacy move if at all people at the end of the day begin misusing the drug and end up not solving the problem.

This is very insightful on methods of advocacy. I hope that the upcoming modules focus on grassroots/public/individuals more. I am new to understanding advocacy and this seemed to focus on policy makers/influential leaders. Clearly this is VERY important, but this can be applied to who we partner with like-minded NGOs and caring donors.

In framing I have seen the tendency to focus on what we want to say, not what we need the audience to hear and do. Ensuring the framing resonates with the audience is critical.

I have understood

The framing is okay but I feel like the background information was not brought out well fully. I feel like the framing of the issue did not bring out the understanding of the problem by the audience in the same way.

It’s obvious that you are applying the “merit good frame” by advocating for PTSD veterans, but this may be challenging since it’s not scientifically proven. The USA is already facing fentanyl abuse which is an imported Drug classified under DDA (Dangerous Drug Abuse) despite all strict measures. This makes it harder for all the states to agree on its legalization So, the question remains what measures will be taken against marijuana yet it’s a plant. Alternatively you may consider “power Politics theory” where the you need influential individuals to approve this The health board, politicians but with really facts at hand.

The problem I am trying to solve is the exclusion of children and persons with developmental disabilities from the social and economic spheres. At present, we are trying though KEDDO (our organization) to come up with advocacy strategies that will lead to changes in the way Kenyans generally and policy makers think about and behave towards issues surrounding inclusion of children and persons with developmental disabilities. As it is, the primary when it comes to disability is primarily focused on physical disabilities. Even disability advocates appear to lack knowledge on disability advocacy.
Against the preceding background, we seek to frame the issue from a human rights perspective which equally applies to physical disability. To this extent, we seek to entrench recognition of their rights under the CRPD and the Kenyan constitution with respect to their diverse rights to health, education, family. While single framing may be ideal, we may also be forced to take the merit goods framing approach and are still discussing on how to frame it in our next project phase.

Great module; a key takeaway for me is the importance of framing when trying to persuade a decision maker during advocacy. Intrinsic motivation brings out the humanity in decision-makers and gives room for more impact: