Still not answered... only serious responses, what career is this???

Question

I would like to basically fight for issues that need to be addressed by the government and see that they get resolved, Eventually help people in Africa, and possibly start my own organization to help people to have a voice to speak out about certain issues, provide information about certain topics that young people are unaware of, and to help the less fortunate in general. I know its alot but is there a particular career this is called? not so much the second part but the first part? I wanna basically fight for the little people, get bills and laws passed. ( I think) PLease someone help!!!??

Answer 1

You're talking about being an activist, but that's not normally a job title. If you do it for a job, it will be director of this or that in a non-profit organization, possibly a political party. In America, one title would be lobbyist, which is a person who specializes in contacting members of Congress and attempting to persuade them to vote on certain pending bills in the way your organization wants.

Consider some other alternatives: publisher, or writer or reporter for a politically-oriented publication of some sort. Or how about a lecturer? As a career, that would involve moving around the country, speaking to whatever groups will invite you, and also instructing others in how to speak effectively on the relevant topics. In that case, your income would probably be from collections taken up at the meetings.

Non-profit foundations are formed around many ideals, and I am certain you already know several that are involved in the issues of importance to you. Many of them draw their salaried personnel from their pool of volunteers, so one very effective way to learn more and get involved more would be to volunteer to do whatever it is you hope to make a career (i.e., paycheck) doing. When they find how valuable you can be, they may be able to budget a salary for you. In that case your job title would probably be shaped by what it is you did as a volunteer.

Answer 2

You can do all of those things in pretty much any profession. You just need to get a clearer perception of how the world really works.

A chemist in Pittsburgh that does research will ultimately have an impact on "the little people" by either finding a new compound that helps alleviate suffering and helping create jobs making it, or a more indirect impact by their research ruling out lines of study that don't lead to a new product.

A banker in Cedar Rapids helps by advising and promoting businesses that add to and participate in the local economy.

A traffic cop helps the little people just by making it safer to cross the street.

A millionaire real estate mogul helps by employing people or giving money.

A postman helps by giving a few hours ringing a bell for the Salvation Army.

Yeah, you can go to Africa if you want to, someone has to I guess, but you can do a lot to help the world just by recognizing we're all part of it. You can join the local Kiwanis or Lion's or Rotary clubs, that's where the people in the front-line glory positions of Saving the World get funded, and they're important to the project of Saving the World.

One thing I'll tell you for sure is that we don't necessarily make the world a better place for the little people by passing laws. That's actually where the trouble usually starts.

Answer 3

There are a lot of non-profit organizations that do this type of work. It sounds like you want to focus on development in 3rd world countries. Some organizations you might look into are the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the OECD Development Centre (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), the United Nations, and many others. Here is a list of aid and economic development organizations from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Development

Many of these job titles are "Economist" or "Policy Analyst", but keep in mind that these organizations require all types of people in order to function, such as accountants, public relations specialists, IT managers, and fundraisers.

Answer 4

Actually, this could cover several career choices. If you are thinking of pursuing a college degree to help you, I would think about public policy, political science, or even mass communications. You might even think about becoming a lawyer. A lot of public advocacy is done in the court by lawyers working for public policy groups.

You have a wide range of career choices - you could do everything from working for a non-profit public advocacy group to becoming a lobbyist. It sounds like you're really interested in the non-profit idea. Before launching out on your own, you'll want to actually get a job with one of these organizations and learn how to manage it as well as how to engage in field organizing and lobbying. There are a lot of Africa advocacy groups out there, you need to simply find one you are interested in and see what they are doing to recruit employees.

My recommendation would be to pursue a public policy degree and look at becoming a non-profit advocate or a lobbyist for such groups.

Good luck!!

Answer 5

There is a few things that come to mind that are already in place like you are suggesting. Perhaps starting a group would be easier using one that already exists. If you are talking about helping get laws and bills passed regarding there is a job called a lobbyst that might be for you. Also Amnesty international, Peace Corp, and Americore.Best of luck.

Answer 6

A lobbyist. The place for you is in Washington, D.C. Or, find the organizations that support your causes. Try to get an intern's position. You won't get paid, but, you will have a foot in the door.

There are a lot organizations out there rallying for Africa. One you should check out is One.org.

Good luck

Answer 7

If i was you i would start in your own community and get things for the needed in your community first then try and move on to better things and make you way up to helping the world.

Answer 8

its probably just a government job and working with congress.maybe a little traveling to wherever and maybe an organization with kids or something but mostly with congress or government

Answer 9

Civil rights attourney?
Lobbyist?

Answer 10

social worker, international advocate, not sure but you could check with greenpeace organization - they would love to have you on their team!

good luck and happy thoughts of love, peace and light!