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The National Advocacy Center educates and develops strategies to address social justice issues and advocates for the transformation of society to the benefit of all people. 

​NAC reflects the spirituality, history and mission of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (better known as the Sisters of the Good Shepherd), working in solidarity with the disenfranchised - particularly families, women and children. 

At the NAC, we amplify the Good Shepherd voice by linking the ministries and services of the Sisters, lay associates, and lay staff around the country to speak up and work for change in the structures of society.

NAC organizes the Good Shepherd constituency to petition the United States Congress to act favorably on issues that impact those on the margin.​

Spotlights

NAC Joins the Call for a White House Summit on Food, Nutrition and Hunger

NAC has signed a joint letter with other faith-based organizations calling on President Biden to bring together policymakers, advocates and those with lived experiences for a White House Summit to end hunger in America.

Read full letter here.

Status on Myanmar's Military Coup - In person Report; Statement; Action

Sisters in Myanmar Call for Action --

Good Shepherd Sisters Rebecca and Eunan speak out on their efforts to save Myanmar and what they need the world to do. Statements are not enough, they say.

"I just want the international community to give us help and support to immediately end the military brutality happening in my country," said Sr. Eunan.

"We really need more action against this military coup ... They are violating international laws, they are violating UN charters that they have signed. They do not care about UN statements. We need actions of the international community or the church," said Sr. Rebecca.

Read full story.
NAC States that Decisive Action Needed Now --

The question is, how long should the world wait.  By doing nothing, we may well be encouraging the outbreak of a protracted civil war.
 
We recommend supporting the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (or Parliament).  The C.R.P.H. was set up by more than 300 representatives from different political and ethnic parties who won posts in the November 2020 general election.
 
In addition, we recommend recognizing the C.R.P.H. as Myanmar’s only legitimate governing authority and provide them with financial and technical assistance.
 
Now is the time to act. 

Read complete Statement.
NAC & Good Shepherd Statement on Myanmar's Nascent Democracy & Military Coup --

We stand with the people of Myanmar. We, with the world, are watching and we are in solidarity with the people. We call on President Biden and his Administration to work with the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Tom Andrews, and other governments to pressure the military generals to relinquish power and return it rightly to the people.

Read complete Statement.

Job Vacancy Announcement

Apply today for our new position of Policy Advocate.  If you have a passion for those on the margin and have a heart of a shepherd, WE WANT YOU!  Work on tough issues; lobby on Capitol Hill; make a difference.

Excellent benefits.  See our Job Announcement for complete details.

Good Shepherd Sister Receives Opus Prize

Sr. Catherine Mutindi, RGS, is successfully transforming communities and the lives of thousands who are working in the Kolwezi cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In recognition of her pioneering work to end human rights abuses, Sr. Catherine received the $1 million Opus Prize, one of the world's most prestigious awards. The Sisters are effectively addressing widespread human rights abuses - modern-day slavery - against children and women in the Kolwezi communities.

​Of Note

Find out more about the latest work of the NAC and our lobbying efforts, as well as recent press releases.

Make Your Voice Heard

​Reach out to your elected officials and others on important policy decisions impacting the common good.

Visit Congress at Home

​A face-to-face meeting with your Member of Congress, or a key member of their staff, is the most effective way to lobby your views.