International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December
Join the Democrats Abroad Global Disability Caucus for a panel discussion where we’ll celebrate and talk about the history of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, provide some context, raise issues and hear from a panel of DA members and guest speakers as they share their own experiences with disability and the challenges, issues and successes they have faced.
We hope to hear what they would want us to know about living with disability as well as what we can do to create a better DA for all members who are experiencing their own challenges. We hope this will be yet another meaningful discussion of many conversations in the coming months and years!
♿️ Event details and guest speaker information coming soon!
Global Disability Caucus Edition of Connect the Dots
Global Disability Caucus Edition of Connect the Dots
Join us for our first member event on October 30th at 9 a.m. EDT. Let's Connect, Learn and Lead Together! Please RSVP below!
At our Global Disability Caucus Edition of Connect the Dots, we’ll share information on how and why we were launched and the mission and objectives as we’ve described them to date. We’ll also do a brief update and then break up into groups so that you can talk with a member of the founding committee to ask questions, share ideas and explore ways to become involved.
“The Future is Accessible!” Please RSVP below and join us on the 30th!
GDC-EDITION OF CONNECT THE DOTS - PROGRAM
Main Room
+Overview of DPCA
+Vote From Abroad
+The Origin of Connect the Dots (CtD)
+Being an Ally: What it means, what it takes
Breakout Rooms
+Accessibility
+Disability Legislation
+Intersectionality on Nonbinary Individuals with Disabilities
+Mental Health Awareness
We invite you to sign up to volunteer or to indicate your interest. Click here to sign up! We’re still looking for ASL translators and others who can help build the structure and support to enhance accessibility within DA. We have a number of events in the works and, of course, lots of work to do. We also look forward to building a wonderful community of supportive, committed and creative people with disabilities and allies dedicated to furthering our shared goals.
While there is no donation required to attend, we hope you’ll consider a donation of $10 to support our work to elect Democrats who will fight to make a better life for ALL Americans. Please click here to donate!
Call for Applications: Global Team Leaders
As we move towards 2022 and 2024, Democrats Abroad’s newly elected International Executive Committee is determined to make our systems and structures even more diverse, professional, and sustainable––and ultimately more effective for our work ahead.
In order to do so, we are currently building robust global teams and, for the first time ever, doing a call for applications for global caucus, committee, and task force leadership positions. Our goal is to have an inclusive, transparent, and fair appointment process. We need you to be a part of our work!
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2021, and after consulting with the DA International Committee, the DA International Chair will make appointments around August 9, 2021. All members of Democrats Abroad are encouraged to apply and to share the call for applications with other U.S. citizens who might be interested.
Available Positions
Caucus Chairs (individual positions for: Asian-American and Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Progressive, Veteran and Military Families, Women’s, and Youth Caucuses)
Membership Engagement Coordinator
Get-Out-The-Vote Coordinator (Americas Region)
Get-Out-The-Vote Coordinator (Asia-Pacific Region)
Get-Out-The-Vote Coordinator (Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region)
Internal Communications Coordinator
Task Force Chairs (individual positions for: Equal Rights Amendment, Medicare Portability, Reparations, Taxation Task Forces)
Democrats Abroad is committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to provide and the ability to take feedback and learn. It is our policy to recruit, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, disability, or any other legally protected basis.
Make "Good Trouble"
and Save Our Democracy!
A fundraiser in celebration of the life and work of the late Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights leader, John R. Lewis.
Democrats Abroad is commemorating Congressman John Lewis with two online screenings of the documentary "John Lewis - Get in the Way" on July 11, various actions days after Congress resumes legislative business, and a Forum on July 17, the one-year anniversary of his passing.
Often described as the conscience of the Congress, John Lewis was a friend to Democrats Abroad. To raise funds for DA’s GOTV efforts, we ask everyone—whether you attend or not—to donate $19.65—or for those who wish to be a Gold Star Supporter, $80 representing the 80 years of John Lewis’ extraordinary, courageous life.
Please join Democrats Abroad to honor the memory of John Lewis and carry forward the flame of his dedication to voting rights for all.
Donations are made to Democrats Abroad and not to any candidate or candidate's committee. Donations to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) can only be made by American citizens and lawful Permanent Residents. Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible for Federal income tax purposes.
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Democrats Abroad Travel Fund
In order to allow as many Democrats Abroad leaders and members to attend future in-person Global Meetings regardless of economic circumstances, we have established a Travel Fund which currently provides stipends to up to four DA members to defray their travel costs.
For those of you who are in a position to help support a fellow Democrat Abroad, please consider making a donation to our Democrats Abroad Travel Fund to help keep these meetings accessible, diverse and inclusive.
Got an extra $25? – Or even $10, or $270 if you’re so inclined – hit that donate button.
Thank YOU for your generous support!!!
Donations are made to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) and not to any candidate for Federal Office.
Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible.
Donate2021 Global Annual Meeting
Democrats Abroad Global Meetings are only possible thanks to participant donations. Our meetings are not sponsored by donations from corporations, PACs, other organizations within the Democratic party, etc. Suggested Donation for participating in our 2021 virtual global meeting is only $46 USD.
Got extra cash from your travel savings by attending this year's meeting "virtually"? – Use some of those savings to add to your donation and Click on the box with the amount you wish to donate or enter a different amount under "Other $" – and hit that donate button.
Thank YOU for your generous support!!!
Donations are made to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) and not to any candidate for Federal Office.
Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible.
Donate2021 Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Regional Vice Chair (RVC) Candidate List
The EMEA Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) announces candidates for the EMEA RVC election to be held on May 16, 2021 at the EMEA regional meeting during the global annual meeting (May 14-16, 2021). Please be reminded that one vote is allocated to each DA country committee in EMEA and will be cast by country committee chairs and vice chairs.
The following are the verified and confirmed candidates listed in alphabetical order.
Fundraiser for Voter Protection in Georgia and all over the United States
Georgia's state law, as well as other state bills designed to suppress the vote make passing the federal bill S1 - the "For the People Act" - a crucial next step!
DA will be rolling out an action campaign for all members and committees to ACT on to push our senators to pass this fundamental bill. That action will include support for an amendment to the bill further supporting Americans abroad voting rights.
DONATE NOW to make it happen!
I am asking all Montreal Chapter members to consider donating to this important cause.
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Thank you for your generosity and defending U.S. citizens' right to vote.
Democrats Abroad, now is the time to show your support and stand up for our voting rights!
Contact the Democrats Abroad Voter Protection Team at [email protected]
for volunteering opportunities or information!
*Donations are made to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) and not to any candidate for Federal Office.
*Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible.
*All donations are processed in US dollars. When you use your Canadian credit card, the charge will come in as a US $ charge per the current conversion rate. You do have the option of selecting an "other" category as a donation amount if you wish to do the math to make your donation in US dollars meet your wishes in CAD $.
DonateFundraiser for Legislative Advocacy
Help Reinstate New Jersey Law for Overseas Voters to Vote in State Elections
Attention New Jersey Voters
DONATE NOW to help us reach and mobilize New Jersey Democrats Abroad!
New Jersey currently does not allow all overseas voters to vote in state elections, even though overseas voters could vote in state elections before Chris Christie pushed through a change in the law in 2017.
If you're from New Jersey, you can also directly help pass the bill for this campaign as a constituent. Contact your State Senator and urge them to co-sponsor NJ S3761, which restores voting rights for NJ Overseas Voters. You can find contact info and a call script here!
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Your generosity makes sure we can keep working to make legislative change and help get out the vote for states that have elections this year!
Donations are made to Democrats Abroad (Democratic Party Committee Abroad) and not to any candidate for Federal Office.
Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible.