National Advocacy Day, Washington, DC 2006

El Pueblo had the opportunity to organize 30 Latino Adult and Youth Leaders to participate in a trip to Washington, DC. The delegation from North Carolina participated in the third annual National Advocacy Day, sponsored by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), a nationally-based Latino civil rights organization. NCLR is a supporter of Tobacco Prevention work and has taken a stance to not accept tobacco industry donations or sponsorship for its programs.

The No Fumo Youth Leadership Project had an opportunity to meet with NCLR staff working with Latino youth on a national level. The trip was a wonderful learning opportunity for NC Latino youth to learn about the U.S. political system. During the legislative visits, youth were also able to gain first-hand knowledge of how government functions and the impact constituents have on the law making process. The youth delegation was given an opportunity to share with their legislator about their work with the No Fumo Youth Leadership Program.