Public interest advocacy groups

Definition

Public interest advocacy groups are organizations that aim to influence public policy in favor of the general public's welfare rather than specific interests. They work on a wide range of issues, including environmental protection, consumer rights, and social justice.

Related terms

Lobbying:

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often conducted by members of advocacy groups.

Grassroots Movement: A movement driven by the politics of a community, creating bottom-up pressure on political power structures, typically associated with public interest advocacy.

Policy Advocacy: The process of actively campaigning or taking action to influence public policy changes in favor of a particular cause or issue