Abortion Access Now Southern Training 2026

Abortion Access Now, a national coalition working to advance federal abortion access, is hosting an in-person regional organizing training in Raleigh, NC, on May 29-May 31, 2026. 

At this training, you will:

• Organize your personal networks into meaningful action in support of abortion access
• Lead values-based conversations that confront abortion stigma and misinformation
• Build power alongside other committed leaders who are ready to fight and win

This training is a high-energy, hands-on convening for individuals ready to deepen their involvement in the movement, take their leadership to the next level, and build real power with their communities in response to the ongoing attacks on abortion care. 

More about Abortion Access Now

Abortion Access Now (AAN), a fiscally sponsored project of the Hopewell Fund, is a campaign of nine leading reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations working together to expand abortion access nationwide. We envision a future where abortion is not only legal but also accessible, affordable, and free from criminalization, stigma, or fear. Everyone should be supported in getting the care they want and need, no matter who they are, how much they earn, where they live, or where they come from.

Abortion Access Now is committed to advancing the most expansive access possible. The AAN vision includes three pillars: a right to abortion throughout pregnancy; expanded coverage to eliminate cost barriers; and elimination of coverage barriers for immigrants. 

Date: Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31, 2026 

 

Itinerary 

(The full itinerary will be shared as the training date approaches) 

Friday, May 29th

• Travel Day In

Saturday, May 30th 

• Full Day of Training 

Sunday, May 31st 

• Half Day of Training 
  
• Travel Day Out 
  

Registration Deadline: May 13, 2026.

Note: Legal names are required for travel and hotel reservations. Preferred names will be used on event badges and attendee materials.

The following document details the expenses that AAN will be covering for all attendees at the training in Raleigh, NC. 

Please read this document in its entirety

AAN Covers 

• Travel to get to the training (airplane, train, bus, car, etc.)
• Travel from the Raleigh airport/ train/bus stop to the hotel and return to the airport/train/bus stop will be covered through a ride-share code.
• If flying: One checked bag arriving in Raleigh and returning to the home airport through expense reimbursement.
• If driving: Mileage reimbursement for participants driving 60+ minutes to the venue
• Lodging for May 29–31 ONLY
• There will be a welcome reception with heavy appetizers on Friday, 5/29
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided on Saturday, 5/30. Breakfast and snacks will be provided on Sunday, 5/31.

AAN Does Not Cover: 

• Incidentals at the hotel will not be covered.
• Gas is not covered.
• Additional food/meal expenses beyond what AAN covered via room credit and catering.
• Premium and luxury Uber/Lyft rides will not be covered. (i.e. Uber or Lyft Black is not covered)
• Return travel from your local airport/transit center to your home (Uber/Lyft or Mileage) will not be covered.
• Rideshare or other travel outside the parameters outlined above will not be covered unless extenuating circumstances apply. Reach out to Valerie if you think this applies to you.

Participants will be responsible for booking their own travel through a service called Navan. More information will be emailed to you soon! AAN will book your lodging accommodations for you. 

For any specific questions about coverage, please contact Valerie, valerie@kdfstrategies.com

If you need financial assistance to attend, please contact Morgan, morgan@kdfstrategies.com

 

Note: Registrants traveling more than two hours from Raleigh are eligible for flights. Those within two hours should plan to travel by train, bus, or personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement available if driving).

Note: If requesting a shared room, please enter the first and last name and email address of your requested roommate. Both participants must list each other for the room request to be confirmed.

Meals will be provided by the organization during the training. Specific dates and meal details will be shared once the training schedule is finalized.

NOTE: The content of this training will be delivered in both English and Spanish. We will be providing interpretation services for all participants who are not bilingual.

PRIVACY STATEMENT 

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If you have any questions, please contact Genesis Maple, Event Contractor for Abortion Access Now, at genesis@definedbydesignevents.com