Organizations paired with relevant policies
From the list provided, create as many matches as you can between organizations and policies that they are likely to interact with. Post your screenshot of the activity, select 3 of your favorite/most interesting matches, and answer the following questions for each match.
How do you think that this kind of organization interacts with this policy? Consider both how the organization may be impacted by or may impact the policy.
Generate one question you have about this policy or about this kind of organization, and/or how they are related.
Below are some examples of organizations paired with relevant policies, along with detailed explanations and questions about their interactions.
Example Matches
1. Organization: American Red Cross
Policy: Disaster Relief Funding
2. Organization: World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Policy: Endangered Species Act
3. Organization: National Education Association (NEA)
Policy: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
4. Organization: AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
Policy: Medicare Modernization Act
5. Organization: Sierra Club
Policy: Clean Air Act
Selected Matches and Analysis
Match 1: American Red Cross and Disaster Relief Funding
Interaction with Policy:
The American Red Cross is directly involved in disaster relief and recovery efforts, making it heavily reliant on disaster relief funding policies. This organization is impacted by the availability of funds—when funding is increased, they can mobilize more resources for emergency response, training, and community preparedness initiatives. Conversely, the Red Cross can also impact this policy by advocating for increased funding and resources through lobbying efforts and partnerships with government agencies.
Question:
How does the American Red Cross measure the effectiveness of disaster relief funding in relation to their response times and recovery outcomes?
Match 2: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Endangered Species Act
Interaction with Policy:
The WWF works to protect threatened wildlife and their habitats, so its objectives align closely with the Endangered Species Act. The organization is impacted by this policy as it can dictate conservation strategies and funding priorities. Conversely, the WWF has been instrumental in shaping the implementation of this policy through research, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns that promote the importance of protecting endangered species.
Question:
What specific methods does the WWF utilize to monitor the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act in protecting biodiversity?
Match 3: AARP and Medicare Modernization Act
Interaction with Policy:
AARP advocates for issues affecting older adults, including healthcare policies like the Medicare Modernization Act. This organization is affected by changes in Medicare policy as it directly impacts the benefits and services available to its members. AARP’s influence on this policy includes lobbying for improvements in Medicare coverage and affordability, as well as conducting research to inform public opinion and legislative action.
Question:
How does AARP evaluate the impact of the Medicare Modernization Act on the healthcare outcomes of older adults?
These analyses illustrate how organizations interact with specific policies, highlighting both the influence of policies on their operations and the advocacy roles these organizations may play in shaping those policies. Each question generated aims to probe deeper into the relationship between the organization and the policy, encouraging further exploration and understanding of their interactions.