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CAAT went along to two music festivals for the first time
this summer: the Truck Festival in Oxfordshire and the
Green Man Festival in Wales. We talked to people
about our campaigns, collected signatures and
postcards, and gave out our leaflets and reports.
Hundreds of people signed the petition against the DSEi
arms fair and signed up to receive CAATnews - if you
were one of them, it was great to meet you! We.re
hoping to go along to festivals again next year -
perhaps next summer we'll have all the bands
supporting CAAT's work too. If you have ideas on other
festivals we could go to, please get in touch with Anna
at the CAAT office - email outreach(at)caat·org·uk
For more information on all of these contact the CAAT office on 020 7281
0297 or if you have any enquiries not covered below contact
enquiries(at)caat·org·uk
Subscribe to a CAAT email list
Sign up to receive the monthly CAAT bulletin with the latest news and
events; to receive press releases; to join the list for the CAAT Action
Network and find out about nonviolent direct action to stop the
arms trade; or to find out when the latest CAATnews is on the website.
Contact enquiries(at)caat·org·uk or
visit www.caat.org.uk/lists
Make a donation
The donations of our supporters enable CAAT to struggle for a world
without arms trading; without your help there would be no campaign.
Support CAAT by sending us a cheque, setting up a regular
standing order donation, or by taking part in a fundraising event.
Contact Kathryn (fundraising(at)caat·org·uk).
Contact your MP
It is estimated that every letter written to a politician represents about 80
people who care but haven't got around to writing. If you would like
to visit or write to your MP, contact the CAAT office to find out if your MP
has shown an interest in arms trade issues.
On some issues it is also worth contacting your MEP. If you live in
Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, you can also raise issues that have
an impact on employment or the economy with your national
representatives.
Contact Ann (parliamentary(at)caat·org·uk).
Campaign locally
CAAT has a network of local contacts and groups around the UK who take
responsibility for promoting antiarms trade activity and the work of
CAAT in their area. Get in contact if you would like to know what is
happening in your area or if you are interested in becoming a local
contact or setting up a group. All that's needed is a willingness to raise
awareness of arms trade issues in any way that you feel is appropriate.
Contact Beccie (outreach(at)caat·org·uk) for info,
including the Local Campaigns Pack.
Raise awareness
Organising a public meeting, using the local media and running a street
stall have proved effective ways for CAAT groups to raise awareness of
arms trade issues. CAAT can provide speakers for public meetings,
materials for stalls and can also help with publicity.
Contact Anna (outreach(at)caat·org·uk) or
Beccie (outreach(at)caat·org·uk).
For media info contact Mike (press(at)caat·org·uk).
Research the arms companies
CAAT has produced a range of research on the UK's main arms
companies. However, staff at the CAAT office are not able to track all
arms company developments and would appreciate receiving any
information you find. This can include anything from watching out
for information in your local press, to undertaking basic research in your
local library, to approaching a company directly for information.
Contact Ian (research(at)caat·org·uk).
Protest against the arms trade
A protest can confront the arms trade and illustrate that many people
do not think that the arms trade is an ordinary, acceptable business. In
addition, a protest can generate a lot of publicity, which will raise
awareness about the company and the arms trade in general. CAAT is a
non-violent organisation and any protest organised under the name of
CAAT needs to be non-violent (contact the office for the CAAT
guidelines).
Contact Anna (outreach(at)caat·org·uk).
Join the CAAT Christian Network
The Network raises arms trade issues within national church structures and
local churches.
Contact Beccie (outreach(at)caat·org·uk).
Order a CAAT publication
CAAT produces briefings, reports and leaflets on a range of issues.
Contact Patrick (office(at)caat·org·uk).
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