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<a href="/InteractiveGuide/PartI/">Part I</a>: Learn some of the history of advocacy organizations and how to use this guide<br />
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<a href="/InteractiveGuide/PartII/">Part II</a>: Activities for assessing your organization and tips for building it<br />
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<a href="/InteractiveGuide/PartIII/">Part III</a>: Resources and contact information for groups and tools that can help you build your organization
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