Advocacy & Policy Readiness

Prepare to show up informed, confident, and effective.

Advocacy and policy spaces can feel opaque, intimidating, and relationship-driven especially for maternal health professionals who have the expertise but not the roadmap. On Call for Change’s Advocacy & Policy Readiness services exist to close that gap.

This work is not about performative advocacy. It’s about preparation, clarity, and credibility so when you enter policy conversations, coalition spaces, or advocacy days, you are ready to participate meaningfully.

What Advocacy & Policy Readiness Means at On Call for Change

Advocacy & Policy Readiness is a structured approach to preparing individuals and organizations for real-world maternal health advocacy and policy engagement.

Through education, strategy, and practical tools, OCC helps you move from:

  • Wanting to advocate → knowing how

  • Having lived experience → using it effectively

  • Being present → being prepared

What You’ll Receive

Advocacy Preparation & Strategy

Support in understanding:

  • How maternal health advocacy and policy spaces function

  • Where your voice fits within coalitions and systems

  • How to engage responsibly and effectively

Policy Readiness Tools

Practical resources such as:

  • Advocacy talking points

  • Policy meeting preparation guides

  • Issue framing and messaging support

  • Follow-up strategies after advocacy or legislative meetings

Advocacy Day & Engagement Preparation

Guidance for:

  • Advocacy or policy days

  • Legislative meetings

  • Coalition engagement

  • Community or organizational advocacy efforts

Tangible Advocacy Resources

When applicable, OCC provides or supports access to:

  • Advocacy toolkits

  • Professional materials (e.g., business cards, handouts)

  • Structured preparation checklists

Who This Is For

Advocacy & Policy Readiness is designed for:

  • Maternal health professionals and clinicians

  • Advocates with lived experience seeking structure and guidance

  • Individuals preparing for advocacy or policy engagement

  • Students interested in getting involved in maternal health

  • Organizations supporting maternal health initiatives

  • Professionals who want to engage in systems-level change responsibly

How This Work Is Delivered

Advocacy & Policy Readiness is offered through:

  • OCC membership programming

  • Virtual workshops and learning sessions

  • 1:1 advocacy or policy preparation calls

  • In-person advocacy and engagement opportunities (as available)

This hybrid approach ensures learning translates into real-world readiness, not just information.

Take the Next Step

Whether you are preparing for your first advocacy engagement or refining your approach, On Call for Change offers structured support to help you show up ready. Explore membership options, or Book a 1:1 Advocacy Strategy Call to receive personalized preparation and guidance.