• Identify Committed Members: Assemble a small group of at least 3 dedicated healthcare workers and advocates who are passionate about DAG’s mission to prevent genocide, protect healthcare workers, advocate for justice, and support those affected by conflict.
• Diverse Representation: Ensure your group includes a mix of healthcare professionals, advocates, educators, students, and community members who bring diverse perspectives and skills to the chapter.
• Shared Vision and Values: Foster a shared understanding of DAG’s mission, emphasizing the importance of solidarity, justice, and health as fundamental human rights.
• Build a Collaborative Team Culture: Encourage open communication and mutual support among group members to build a strong foundation for future activities.

• Express Your Intent: Fill out the form to start a chapter.
• Prepare a Proposal: Submit a concise proposal that includes:
  • Your Chapter's Goals: Outline what you hope to achieve as a local chapter.
  • Planned Activities: Detail initial ideas for events, campaigns, and outreach efforts.
  • Alignment with DAG’s Mission: Explain how your chapter’s efforts will contribute to DAG’s overarching objectives.
• Review and Guidance: DAG leadership will evaluate your proposal and provide tailored feedback, resources, and support to help you get started.

To ensure smooth operations, assign clear roles within your chapter. Key roles include:

• Chapter Lead: Serves as the primary liaison with DAG leadership oversees chapter activities, and ensures alignment with DAG’s mission.
• Advocacy Coordinator: Organizes outreach efforts to local representatives, institutions, and media to raise awareness and influence policies related to genocide prevention.
• Events Coordinator: Plans impactful events such as vigils, fundraisers, and educational campaigns to engage the community.
• Communications Liaison: Manages the chapter’s social media platforms, newsletters, and updates, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement.
• Fundraising Coordinator: Plans and implements fundraising initiatives to support DAG’s mission and chapter activities.
• Additional Roles (Optional): Depending on your chapter’s needs, consider adding roles such as a Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Specialist, or Education Outreach Lead.

1. Educate Members: Organize an orientation session to ensure all members fully understand DAG’s mission and goals.
2. Commit to Core Principles:
   • Solidarity: Work in unity with DAG and other chapters to stand against genocide and promote humanitarian action.
   • Justice: Advocate for accountability and justice for victims of genocide and humanitarian crises.
   • Health as a Human Right: Promote access to healthcare as a universal right, especially in conflict zones and vulnerable communities.

1. Model Ethical Leadership: Uphold DAG’s values in all chapter activities, ensuring transparency, integrity, and inclusivity.

All chapter activities must align with DAG’s mission to:

• Prevent genocide.
• Protect healthcare workers.
• Advocate for justice and accountability.
• Support those impacted by conflict and atrocity.

Chapters must adhere to DAG’s policies on decision-making, branding, and communications.

• Day-to-Day Decisions: Chapters can independently manage operational tasks, such as event planning and partnerships, as long as they align with DAG’s mission.
• Major Decisions: Significant actions like large campaigns or partnerships require prior approval from DAG leadership.
• Support and Consultation: Chapters are encouraged to seek guidance from DAG leadership on complex or sensitive matters.

• Updates: Submit regular activity and financial reports to ensure transparency and receive feedback.
• Designated Contact: Appoint a Chapter Lead to maintain consistent communication with DAG leadership.
• Media Statements: All public statements must be approved by DAG leadership before release.

• Monitoring: DAG leadership may review chapter activities periodically to ensure mission alignment.
• Conflict Resolution: Adhere to DAG’s protocols for resolving internal disputes, with leadership support if needed.

• Use official DAG branding and ensure all materials uphold DAG’s values of justice, health, and human rights.

• Align chapter objectives with DAG’s strategic goals.
• Track success using metrics such as advocacy actions, funds raised, and public engagement.

• Share meeting minutes, financial reports, and key decisions with DAG leadership to maintain accountability and trust.