This programme is the creative outcome of three years of study, consultation and work by NETWORK Washington - a social justice lobby group which was established in 1971.
Since then, NETWORK has been educating and lobbying for social change as it pursues its goal to create a society that respects the dignity of each person, promotes the good of all, provides fair access to national resources and is attentive to the needs of people who are poor.
The programme is part of NETWORK’s effort to educate and organise people to confidently and actively participate in the political process affecting their lives. The Vincentian Partnership adapted the programme with the permission of NETWORK for use in Ireland.
It was the experience of the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice (VPSJ) that this programme has provided a valuable resource for community leaders and for all who are committed to addressing the situation in disadvantaged areas where a relatively small number of people vote in elections.
As a consequence their views are not taken into consideration by many of the political parties as they formulate and implement their policies.
