Future Advocacy
@futureadvocacy.bsky.social
We deliver high impact research, advocacy, communications and campaigns for organisations creating positive change.
Progress in France 🚨 Childhood Commissioner Sarah El Hairy confirmed yesterday that a Survivors Council is being established - won after years of relentless advocacy by Be Brave France and partners. Now we need to see commitment become reality. x.com/i/status/199...
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Progress in France 🚨 Childhood Commissioner Sarah El Hairy confirmed yesterday that a Survivors Council is being established - won after years of relentless advocacy by Be Brave France and partners. Now we need to see commitment become reality. x.com/i/status/199...
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social was recently invited to speak at the APPG on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, reflecting on his role in the Make Poverty History campaign and highlighting Future Advocacy’s ongoing impact in international development. #SDGs #GlobalGoals
July 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social was recently invited to speak at the APPG on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, reflecting on his role in the Make Poverty History campaign and highlighting Future Advocacy’s ongoing impact in international development. #SDGs #GlobalGoals
🏆 We’re thrilled that the ‘Real Face of Men’s Health’ campaign achieved triple recognition at the PR Week Awards!
It was a pleasure working with Movember and the many brilliant partners on this.
Read more about it on our newest blog post:
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It was a pleasure working with Movember and the many brilliant partners on this.
Read more about it on our newest blog post:
lnkd.in/gbK8HwkF
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July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🏆 We’re thrilled that the ‘Real Face of Men’s Health’ campaign achieved triple recognition at the PR Week Awards!
It was a pleasure working with Movember and the many brilliant partners on this.
Read more about it on our newest blog post:
lnkd.in/gbK8HwkF
It was a pleasure working with Movember and the many brilliant partners on this.
Read more about it on our newest blog post:
lnkd.in/gbK8HwkF
Yesterday we delivered an advocacy workshop bringing together @ukri.org's Transforming Food Systems researchers & practitioners across the UK to explore local food strategies & effective advocacy.
Big thanks to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, Sustainable Food Places, Mandala team & participants🙏
Big thanks to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, Sustainable Food Places, Mandala team & participants🙏
July 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yesterday we delivered an advocacy workshop bringing together @ukri.org's Transforming Food Systems researchers & practitioners across the UK to explore local food strategies & effective advocacy.
Big thanks to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, Sustainable Food Places, Mandala team & participants🙏
Big thanks to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, Sustainable Food Places, Mandala team & participants🙏
Exciting news - Future Advocacy is expanding to Berlin!
We're thrilled to welcome Alicia Blázquez as our Germany Director. She brings incredible policy and communications experience from Open Society Foundations, the BMZ and @onecampaign.bsky.social.
Welcome to the team, Alicia! 🎉
We're thrilled to welcome Alicia Blázquez as our Germany Director. She brings incredible policy and communications experience from Open Society Foundations, the BMZ and @onecampaign.bsky.social.
Welcome to the team, Alicia! 🎉
July 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Exciting news - Future Advocacy is expanding to Berlin!
We're thrilled to welcome Alicia Blázquez as our Germany Director. She brings incredible policy and communications experience from Open Society Foundations, the BMZ and @onecampaign.bsky.social.
Welcome to the team, Alicia! 🎉
We're thrilled to welcome Alicia Blázquez as our Germany Director. She brings incredible policy and communications experience from Open Society Foundations, the BMZ and @onecampaign.bsky.social.
Welcome to the team, Alicia! 🎉
20 years ago today, the world came together for Live 8 🎶
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
July 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
20 years ago today, the world came together for Live 8 🎶
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
20 years ago today, the world came together for Live 8 🎶
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
July 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
20 years ago today, the world came together for Live 8 🎶
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.
👉 bit.ly/44orGVr
🚨 The #BeBrave G7 Scorecard 2025 is live! Proud to support the Brave Movement on this scorecard we developed through our research.
How does your country score? Learn about the actions the G7 must take to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence
👇 www.bravemovement.org/g7
How does your country score? Learn about the actions the G7 must take to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence
👇 www.bravemovement.org/g7
#BeBrave G7 Scorecard 2025: Action to end childhood sexual violence
Sexual violence is a crisis that undermines the G7's commitment to building secure, prosperous, and equitable societies. We must keep all children safe
www.bravemovement.org
June 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🚨 The #BeBrave G7 Scorecard 2025 is live! Proud to support the Brave Movement on this scorecard we developed through our research.
How does your country score? Learn about the actions the G7 must take to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence
👇 www.bravemovement.org/g7
How does your country score? Learn about the actions the G7 must take to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence
👇 www.bravemovement.org/g7
🏅 We’re thrilled to be named a Finalist for the PRWeek Purpose EMEA Awards for our campaign with Movember UK on The Real Face of Men’s Health.
This work helped spark the Men’s Health Summit and deliver the UK’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy. 💪 #PRWeekAwards #MensHealth
This work helped spark the Men’s Health Summit and deliver the UK’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy. 💪 #PRWeekAwards #MensHealth
June 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🏅 We’re thrilled to be named a Finalist for the PRWeek Purpose EMEA Awards for our campaign with Movember UK on The Real Face of Men’s Health.
This work helped spark the Men’s Health Summit and deliver the UK’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy. 💪 #PRWeekAwards #MensHealth
This work helped spark the Men’s Health Summit and deliver the UK’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy. 💪 #PRWeekAwards #MensHealth
Full-spectrum advocacy, powered by AI.
Friday’s Brussels training was a blast! 💡
Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore the tools reshaping how we campaign, communicate & create change.
#AIForAdvocacy
Friday’s Brussels training was a blast! 💡
Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore the tools reshaping how we campaign, communicate & create change.
#AIForAdvocacy
May 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Full-spectrum advocacy, powered by AI.
Friday’s Brussels training was a blast! 💡
Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore the tools reshaping how we campaign, communicate & create change.
#AIForAdvocacy
Friday’s Brussels training was a blast! 💡
Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore the tools reshaping how we campaign, communicate & create change.
#AIForAdvocacy
AI is reshaping lobbying and advocacy—will it replace us or make us better? 🤖 We’ve explored this in-depth: bit.ly/3tWLnoQ
Will Artificial Intelligence steal the jobs of campaigners and lobbyists? - Future Advocacy
By Olly Buston Perhaps the greatest accolade Future Advocacy has ever received in our 7 year history was when team member Matt Fenech was awarded ‘Geek of the Week’ by ITV’s ‘Peston’ show for our work...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
AI is reshaping lobbying and advocacy—will it replace us or make us better? 🤖 We’ve explored this in-depth: bit.ly/3tWLnoQ
The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s here. Want to learn how to harness AI for advocacy and campaigning? Join our Brussels training to explore how AI can supercharge your advocacy strategy, messaging & content creation 🎫 Register below to join us on May 16! www.tickettailor.com/events/futur...
Buy tickets – Using AI for full spectrum advocacy and campaigns [Brussels] – Bel étage room, Full Circle Brussels, Chau. de Vleurgat 89
Overview
Want to learn how to use AI to accelerate your advocacy and campaigning?
This training session is designed to equip ad...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s here. Want to learn how to harness AI for advocacy and campaigning? Join our Brussels training to explore how AI can supercharge your advocacy strategy, messaging & content creation 🎫 Register below to join us on May 16! www.tickettailor.com/events/futur...
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Recently we spoke to the lovely people at Future Advocacy about some of our top tips for running a social media account. And we didn't even mention the balls.
Find it at:
futureadvocacy.com/training/#mast…
Find it at:
futureadvocacy.com/training/#mast…
March 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Recently we spoke to the lovely people at Future Advocacy about some of our top tips for running a social media account. And we didn't even mention the balls.
Find it at:
futureadvocacy.com/training/#mast…
Find it at:
futureadvocacy.com/training/#mast…
We recently hosted our Brussels Campaign Exchange, a high-level meeting of civil society leaders, to discuss how to navigate the current complex landscape. 🌎
The key takeaway? Collaboration is essential. 🤝
Read about it here: futureadvocacy.com/brussels-cam...
The key takeaway? Collaboration is essential. 🤝
Read about it here: futureadvocacy.com/brussels-cam...
Brussels Campaign Exchange: Uniting for Social Justice Under New EU Leadership - Future Advocacy
Future Advocacy recently hosted the Brussels Campaign Exchange, a high-level meeting of civil society leaders to discuss how to navigate the current complex landscape. The key takeaway? Collaboration ...
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February 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We recently hosted our Brussels Campaign Exchange, a high-level meeting of civil society leaders, to discuss how to navigate the current complex landscape. 🌎
The key takeaway? Collaboration is essential. 🤝
Read about it here: futureadvocacy.com/brussels-cam...
The key takeaway? Collaboration is essential. 🤝
Read about it here: futureadvocacy.com/brussels-cam...
🚨 WE'RE HIRING!
Head of / Director of Digital Campaigns (£60-85k)
Want to lead exciting campaigns & advocacy strategies to create a better future? Join our London team!
apply.workable.com/future-advoc...
#Hiring #DigitalStrategy #Advocacy #London
Head of / Director of Digital Campaigns (£60-85k)
Want to lead exciting campaigns & advocacy strategies to create a better future? Join our London team!
apply.workable.com/future-advoc...
#Hiring #DigitalStrategy #Advocacy #London
Head of Digital Campaigns / Director of Digital Campaigns - Future Advocacy
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per weekLocation: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the London office)Start Date: As soon as possibleReports to: CEOSalary and Benefits: £60-70k (Head of), £70...
apply.workable.com
February 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨 WE'RE HIRING!
Head of / Director of Digital Campaigns (£60-85k)
Want to lead exciting campaigns & advocacy strategies to create a better future? Join our London team!
apply.workable.com/future-advoc...
#Hiring #DigitalStrategy #Advocacy #London
Head of / Director of Digital Campaigns (£60-85k)
Want to lead exciting campaigns & advocacy strategies to create a better future? Join our London team!
apply.workable.com/future-advoc...
#Hiring #DigitalStrategy #Advocacy #London
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🚨BREAKING: new research from @careintuk reveals UK aid for women and girls slashed worldwide and is now at just half what it was pre-pandemic.
The fall represents a disproportionate decrease compared to the overall drop in ODA spending.
careint.uk/414sL4o
The fall represents a disproportionate decrease compared to the overall drop in ODA spending.
careint.uk/414sL4o
February 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: new research from @careintuk reveals UK aid for women and girls slashed worldwide and is now at just half what it was pre-pandemic.
The fall represents a disproportionate decrease compared to the overall drop in ODA spending.
careint.uk/414sL4o
The fall represents a disproportionate decrease compared to the overall drop in ODA spending.
careint.uk/414sL4o
Want to drive change in Brussels?🇪🇺
Check out our MiniMasterclass on how to influence change at the EU level. From leveraging the power of coalitions to crafting compelling narratives, this will help you make an impact where it matters most.
futureadvocacy.com/minimastercl...
Check out our MiniMasterclass on how to influence change at the EU level. From leveraging the power of coalitions to crafting compelling narratives, this will help you make an impact where it matters most.
futureadvocacy.com/minimastercl...
How to do powerful advocacy at the EU level? - Future Advocacy
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February 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Want to drive change in Brussels?🇪🇺
Check out our MiniMasterclass on how to influence change at the EU level. From leveraging the power of coalitions to crafting compelling narratives, this will help you make an impact where it matters most.
futureadvocacy.com/minimastercl...
Check out our MiniMasterclass on how to influence change at the EU level. From leveraging the power of coalitions to crafting compelling narratives, this will help you make an impact where it matters most.
futureadvocacy.com/minimastercl...
Thanks to everyone who came to our Campaign Exchange yesterday and to our 4 brilliant speakers - leaders in the fields of peace, climate justice, migration, and tech and democracy in the EU.
@foeeurope.bsky.social @cdteu.bsky.social
@foeeurope.bsky.social @cdteu.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to our Campaign Exchange yesterday and to our 4 brilliant speakers - leaders in the fields of peace, climate justice, migration, and tech and democracy in the EU.
@foeeurope.bsky.social @cdteu.bsky.social
@foeeurope.bsky.social @cdteu.bsky.social
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At today’s @futureadvocacy.bsky.social’s event, our SecGen @ashaoallen.bsky.social highlighted that the pushback against human & digital rights is proof that change is happening.
Defending our gains requires a united, strategic effort from civil society. Huge thanks to panelists & organisers!
Defending our gains requires a united, strategic effort from civil society. Huge thanks to panelists & organisers!
January 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
At today’s @futureadvocacy.bsky.social’s event, our SecGen @ashaoallen.bsky.social highlighted that the pushback against human & digital rights is proof that change is happening.
Defending our gains requires a united, strategic effort from civil society. Huge thanks to panelists & organisers!
Defending our gains requires a united, strategic effort from civil society. Huge thanks to panelists & organisers!
🧵The uncertainty faced by social justice advocates working in the EU is growing.
Under the new leadership and competing priorities domestically and globally, we have to be vigilant and work together to make sure human rights and social justice are firmly on the agenda...
Under the new leadership and competing priorities domestically and globally, we have to be vigilant and work together to make sure human rights and social justice are firmly on the agenda...
January 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🧵The uncertainty faced by social justice advocates working in the EU is growing.
Under the new leadership and competing priorities domestically and globally, we have to be vigilant and work together to make sure human rights and social justice are firmly on the agenda...
Under the new leadership and competing priorities domestically and globally, we have to be vigilant and work together to make sure human rights and social justice are firmly on the agenda...
Take a look at some of our favourite charity campaigns from 2024! 🌎🚀
@AmnestyUK @CLEOInstitute @MovemberUK @CameleonAsso
Click here to read the full article: 👇
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#Advocacy #SocialImpact #CampaignStrategy
@AmnestyUK @CLEOInstitute @MovemberUK @CameleonAsso
Click here to read the full article: 👇
futureadvocacy.com/future-advoc...
#Advocacy #SocialImpact #CampaignStrategy
Future Advocacy’s Campaign Favourites… - Future Advocacy
By Kristiana Papi and Chloé Salmon The new year presents new challenges and opportunities for organisations operating in the social.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Take a look at some of our favourite charity campaigns from 2024! 🌎🚀
@AmnestyUK @CLEOInstitute @MovemberUK @CameleonAsso
Click here to read the full article: 👇
futureadvocacy.com/future-advoc...
#Advocacy #SocialImpact #CampaignStrategy
@AmnestyUK @CLEOInstitute @MovemberUK @CameleonAsso
Click here to read the full article: 👇
futureadvocacy.com/future-advoc...
#Advocacy #SocialImpact #CampaignStrategy
As you make your advocacy plans for 2025, learn from Dr Kumi Naidoo whose career includes organising school boycotts against apartheid, to heading up Greenpeace International and @amnesty.org. Read about a keynote he gave at our training with @wateraid.bsky.social here: rb.gy/vvy36l
January 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As you make your advocacy plans for 2025, learn from Dr Kumi Naidoo whose career includes organising school boycotts against apartheid, to heading up Greenpeace International and @amnesty.org. Read about a keynote he gave at our training with @wateraid.bsky.social here: rb.gy/vvy36l
Inspiring campaign for the week: CALM's #ThisIsNotADrill campaign uses drill music to spark conversations about mental health. A brilliant example of using music, humour and celeb cameos to meet young people where they are to break stigma 🙌 www.creativereview.co.uk/calm-drill-m...
CALM taps into drill music for mental health campaign
The charity’s new campaign, This is Not a Drill, blends hard truths and humour to draw attention to the mental health crisis among young people
www.creativereview.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Inspiring campaign for the week: CALM's #ThisIsNotADrill campaign uses drill music to spark conversations about mental health. A brilliant example of using music, humour and celeb cameos to meet young people where they are to break stigma 🙌 www.creativereview.co.uk/calm-drill-m...
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On my way back from #TUKFS25 - A great 2 days with food system researchers from around the UK discussing learnings, findings and next steps for improving our food system. Enjoyed taking part in @futureadvocacy.bsky.social workshop on using research for advocacy- a topic I love to natter about!
January 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On my way back from #TUKFS25 - A great 2 days with food system researchers from around the UK discussing learnings, findings and next steps for improving our food system. Enjoyed taking part in @futureadvocacy.bsky.social workshop on using research for advocacy- a topic I love to natter about!
Fruitful start to the year! @victoriagilbert.bsky.social & @barbscrowther.bsky.social were at the Transforming UK Food Systems conference this week, meeting w/inspiring people and running a workshop on using research to drive change. Thanks to @hannahbrins.bsky.social for sharing insights too!
January 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Fruitful start to the year! @victoriagilbert.bsky.social & @barbscrowther.bsky.social were at the Transforming UK Food Systems conference this week, meeting w/inspiring people and running a workshop on using research to drive change. Thanks to @hannahbrins.bsky.social for sharing insights too!