Be an advocate
Advocacy is defined as actions that bring about social change through a focus on policy and legislation. It aims to create an enabling environment which advances and protects health and development and within which people are more able to make healthy choices for themselves, their families and their communities. Creating an enabling environment means removing the structural barriers to health such as poverty and inequality.Women of Vision and Purpose is committed the struggle of removing the barriers that have prevented women from having optimum health care and services. We are organizing groups to contact our elected local, state, and federal officials to demand better treatment for women and children. We are also committed to educating ourselves about our rights, and the laws which hinder the prosecution of abusers.
WVP is an advocate for all women especially women who have faced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. We are a voice for the voiceless. If you are interested in being a advocate, please contact us by mail or go to the Abused Women’s Advocacy Project www.awap.org.
Stay informed about Your Rights and Pending Legislation!
Your Vote has Power!
Please visit the following Web sites
Your Local Government
(Louisville Metro Council and Mayor's Office)
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Mayor
Your State Government
(KY State Rep. and State Senators)
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/
Your Federal Government
(U.S. Rep. and U.S. Senate)
http://www.house.gov/
http://www.senate.gov
(President and White House Office)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/