MCC Canada's Advocacy Toolkit

Your guide to making a difference starts here

Learn how to speak up for peace, justice and vulnerable communities

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As conflict, displacement and political polarization continue to rise locally and globally, many people are asking the same question: What can I do? MCC’s Advocacy Toolkit offers practical guidance, reflection and tools to help you speak up thoughtfully and effectively for peace, justice and human dignity.
 

Download MCC Canada's Advocacy Toolkit

With this toolkit, you'll explore questions like:

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What is advocacy and why does it matter?

Learn what advocacy really is, how it differs from direct service and why speaking up can help create lasting change.

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How can I approach advocacy well?

Explore how to advocate with intention, humility and respect.

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How does policy change happen?

Understand how decisions are made in Canada and where public voices can influence outcomes.

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How can I advocate?

Discover practical ways to take action, from writing letters to meeting with elected officials and public witness.

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What does the Bible say about advocacy?

Explore the faith foundations for justice, peace and speaking up for others.


Download MCC’s Advocacy Toolkit to learn how advocacy works, why it matters and how you can take meaningful action on your own or with others.

Download MCC Canada's Advocacy Toolkit


 

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MCC U.S. Advocacy Toolkit

If you live in the United States and want to understand how advocacy works, download the U.S. version of our MCC advocacy resource. You’ll learn how to contact and meet with your legislators, how a bill becomes a law and about the Biblical basis for advocacy.