Young adult and campus advocates
Young Adult and Campus Advocates, Welcome!
The Franciscan Action Network is committed to building skills and opportunities for civic engagement by young leaders. We welcome long-time community activists and first-time advocates to join our Franciscan-hearted, intergenerational movement for justice and peace. FAN offers (and partners to offer) skills-building workshops, educational webinars, and tools to advocate for the issues you care about.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Attend the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference (October 18-20, 2025)
Join Franciscan hearted people this October 18-20, 2025 in Washington, D.C., to learn, connect, and be empowered to make an impact. Participants will conduct legislative visits with U.S. congressional offices to advocate on issues that we care about.
Attend a Spring Break Immersion Trip to Baltimore Maryland (March, 2026)
A week-long intensive immersion in faith and environmental justice for student leaders from Franciscan colleges, universities, and campus ministries. Applications are accepted on your campus!
Apply for a FAN Internship in Washington D.C. (fall, spring, and summer)
TAKE ACTION
Take Action from Campus!
Sign-up for FAN’s weekly newsletter and action alerts to take action from campus on your phone or laptop! Advocate for social and environmental justice and a more peaceful world.
Join a Franciscan Justice Circle
Franciscan Justice Circles are local grassroots affinity groups, inspired by the Franciscan charism, that unite to advocate for social and environmental justice. FAN supports 30+ circles across the United States.
Act for Environmental Justice
Join FAN’s network in advocating for Green Amendments in your state and other critical environmental policies at the state and federal levels.
FOR FACULTY & STAFF
FAN Events & Trainings
Register for an upcoming training webinar or view past training sessions.
Teaching Advocacy: Toolkit for College Faculty
Created for FAN’s annual conference, this advocacy toolkit contains resources for civic education and engagement.
SHARE IDEAS!
The Franciscan Action Network is eager to continue to open partnerships with Franciscan colleges, universities, and campus ministires. Please email Nora Collins, Director of Campaigns and Creation Care with questions and partnership requests (ncollins@franciscanaction.org).
FAN is supported by our many, generous Franciscan Institutional Members who make it possible to offer skills-building trainings and pathways for engagement for young adults. We’d also like to thank our partners: the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities and Franciscans International.