Write-a-thon Resources
Thank you for joining Write for Rights, the world's largest letter-writing event. You are part of a global initiative that will generate a massive outpouring of letters and cards to protect the human rights of people at risk. We are happy to provide you with these materials to ensure your participation in Write for Rights is a success.
• Write for Rights Guide to the 2011 Global Write-a-thon - key information on how to participate as an individual or as the host of a Write for Rights event
• Shine a Light Paper Lantern Toolkit - instructions for easy-to-make paper lanterns depicting images of the featured cases
• Shine a Light Lantern Image Templates - downloadable templates for each of the cases can be downloaded from the case pages.
• Overview of the featured cases - brief summaries of the 15 featured cases
• Case sheets - descriptions of each case and addresses for your letters
• Sample letters - use as is or as guides for your own personally composed letters
• AI Kids Case sheet - Global Write-a-thon action materials for kids
• Using Facebook and Twitter to Promote Your Event - tips for using social media to promote your Write for Rights event
• Media Kit - contains talking points, sample media advisory, and sample letters-to-the-editor
• Write for Rights videos - check out our playlists on YouTube
• Write for Rights event flyer - use this eye-catching flyer to help promote your event. Or download the Write for Rights event poster
• Classroom Lesson Plan - guide for educators to teach letter writing skills through AI’s Write for Rights
• Write for Rights pens, buttons and coasters - to order, email: writeathon@aiusa.org
It's easy to Write for Rights! Follow these 5 simple steps to success:
1. SIGN UP to Write for Rights! Participate as an individual, host an event with friends, family, and members of your community, or attend a scheduled event. Check out our Write for Rights map to find an event near you, and RSVP to attend an event.
2. SPREAD THE WORD! Tell everyone that you plan to Write for Rights on Facebook and/or Twitter. Encourage others to sign up for Write for Rights by texting or emailing this registration link: www.amnestyusa.org/writeathon
3. Get your RESOURCES. Everything you need to participate in Write for Rights will be available on this website, including case summaries, sample letters, promotional materials, and helpful tips for holding a successful Write for Rights event. Participants will receive an email when these additional Resources become available. If you'd like hard copies of these items or have questions, email us: writeathon@aiusa.org.
4. WRITE and MAIL your letters. December 3-11 are the key dates, but feel free to start earlier or later. You can write on one or any of the cases featured in Write for Rights.
5. TELL US HOW IT WENT! We want to hear from you: did you meet your letter pledge goal? Do you have great ideas on how we can make next year's Write for Rights even better? Be sure to complete the very brief online evaluation form (available soon) or send us an email: writeathon@aiusa.org.
How-to Guides:
• Write for Rights Guide to the 2011 Global Write-a-thon - key information on how to participate as an individual or as the host of a Write for Rights event
• Shine a Light Paper Lantern Toolkit - instructions for easy-to-make paper lanterns depicting images of the featured cases
• Shine a Light Lantern Image Templates - downloadable templates for each of the cases can be downloaded from the case pages.
Action Materials:
• Overview of the featured cases - brief summaries of the 15 featured cases
• Case sheets - descriptions of each case and addresses for your letters
• Sample letters - use as is or as guides for your own personally composed letters
• AI Kids Case sheet - Global Write-a-thon action materials for kids
Promoting Your Event:
• Using Facebook and Twitter to Promote Your Event - tips for using social media to promote your Write for Rights event
• Media Kit - contains talking points, sample media advisory, and sample letters-to-the-editor
Other:
• Write for Rights videos - check out our playlists on YouTube
• Write for Rights event flyer - use this eye-catching flyer to help promote your event. Or download the Write for Rights event poster
• Classroom Lesson Plan - guide for educators to teach letter writing skills through AI’s Write for Rights
• Write for Rights pens, buttons and coasters - to order, email: writeathon@aiusa.org
How to Get Involved
It's easy to Write for Rights! Follow these 5 simple steps to success:
1. SIGN UP to Write for Rights! Participate as an individual, host an event with friends, family, and members of your community, or attend a scheduled event. Check out our Write for Rights map to find an event near you, and RSVP to attend an event.
2. SPREAD THE WORD! Tell everyone that you plan to Write for Rights on Facebook and/or Twitter. Encourage others to sign up for Write for Rights by texting or emailing this registration link: www.amnestyusa.org/writeathon
3. Get your RESOURCES. Everything you need to participate in Write for Rights will be available on this website, including case summaries, sample letters, promotional materials, and helpful tips for holding a successful Write for Rights event. Participants will receive an email when these additional Resources become available. If you'd like hard copies of these items or have questions, email us: writeathon@aiusa.org.
4. WRITE and MAIL your letters. December 3-11 are the key dates, but feel free to start earlier or later. You can write on one or any of the cases featured in Write for Rights.
5. TELL US HOW IT WENT! We want to hear from you: did you meet your letter pledge goal? Do you have great ideas on how we can make next year's Write for Rights even better? Be sure to complete the very brief online evaluation form (available soon) or send us an email: writeathon@aiusa.org.
