The Trump administration has been working to unravel decades of hard-fought victories for people and the planet. His administration wants to build a foolish wall, dismantle the EPA, and give tax handouts to billionaires and corporations. Trump is counting on us to give up, and for him to get his way. But the stakes are too high. That’s why Friends of the Earth is holding workshops all across the country to help build the local grassroots power we need to put pressure on Congress to stop Trump’s attacks on people and the environment.

The goals of the workshop and strategy session are:

1. Provide a space for activists to connect and develop strategies for how to protect our environment and stand up to Trump.

2. Provide training on a range of grassroots organizing skills.

This event will cover a wide range of topics and skills including:

• Developing a campaign plan and strategy

• Campaign Actions and Influencing Decision Makers

• Connecting the Dots: Intersectionality and Justice

• Recruiting activists and volunteers

Our goal is to inspire and engage with activists and volunteers, both new and old, to fight for protecting people and the planet. The workshops will be hosted by skilled organizers and local volunteers. We are also seeking to collaborate with local environmental and social justice groups.

Friends of the Earth: Who We Are

For over 40 years Friends of the Earth has worked to create a healthy and just world for people and the planet. We have members in all 50 states and advocates in Congress, state capitols, and community groups around the country. We are part of Friends of the Earth International, a 75-country network representing over 2 million activists around the world. We produce hard-hitting policy analysis and direct frontline advocacy campaigns aimed at producing real and lasting change. Our past campaign successes include:

• Convincing banks to refrain from financing construction of oil and gas pipelines;

• Building incentives to increasing the use of renewable sources of clean energy;

• Pressuring agribusiness to stop the use of toxic pesticides; and

• Protecting our public lands and stopping tax giveaways to polluters in Washington, D.C. and state capitals.