Write A Letter

Right now, there are a few key things our policymakers can and should be doing to help end this war and by taking just a second to let them know that you care, you can help build the pressure to make it happen. Click here for a sample letter.

Tips for Organizing a Letter Writing Campaign

Who: Students, Professors, and Community Members – anyone can write to their representatives!

What: A preferably hand-written, personalized letter, expressing concern for the situation in northern Uganda, and asking for specific actions to be taken to end the conflict and provide substantial aid for the people.

When: The most effective way to inspire people to write letters to their representatives is after they have just viewed a film, attended a rally, or listened to a speaker.

Where: Set up a table near the entrance/exit to your event, so that people can write a letter on their way in or out. Make sure to have plenty of professional paper, pens, and copies of our printable letter-writing tips spread out on the table. You may also want to keep a list of representatives in case people can’t remember who theirs is. You can also set out fact sheets (found in the appendix) and brochures about northern Uganda and a donations jar—you can use this as an opportunity for education and fundraising as well as advocacy!

Why: Letters, especially a large volume of them, are an excellent way to bring attention to the conflict in northern Uganda. As U.S. Senator Paul Simon said in 1994, "If every member of the House and Senate had received 100 letters from people back home saying we have to do something about Rwanda, when the crisis was first developing, then I think the response would have been different.”

Things to remember when writing your letter:
  • Keep it simple, short and sincere
  • Always include the date and your mailing address.
  • Be polite.
  • Ask for a response.
  • Make sure the letter is legible.