Sikh Advocate Academy – 4 Days Left to Apply

April 9, 2014 (Washington, DC) – With a few days left until the application deadline, the Sikh Coalition invites applications for its fourth Sikh Advocate Academy, an innovative all-expenses-paid advocacy training program in Washington, DC between June 8 and June 14, 2014. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2014.

Alumni Achievements

• Published op-eds and generated media coverage of Sikh civil rights issues.
• Developed working relationships with Congressional offices that yielded support for Sikh hate crime tracking.
• Organized the first ever Sikh Awareness and Legislative Day in Georgia.
• Garnered Congressional support for TSA accountability.
• Organized National Day of Seva events.
• Engaged community members to build Congressional support for Sikhs in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Conducted empowerment workshops for Sikh youth impacted by school bullying.

Feedback from Alumni

• "I love knowing that I have helped raise awareness of the Sikh community in the United States, helping to put an end to ignorance and intolerance."
• "The Sikh Advocate Academy was an excellent experience that showed me how one individual can have an impact with the right training, tools and knowledge."
• "The Sikh Advocate Academy is a great venue for us to work with media, government and the community to make our voices heard."

Learn more and apply by April 13, 2014 at www.sikhadvocates.org.