Sunday, January 20, 2008

ONE.org - The Campaign to Make Poverty History

ONE is one of the most widespread and active campaigns to stop poverty, prevent AIDS and put an end to world hunger.

From the ONE.org website:
"ONE is Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life - united as ONE - to help make poverty history. We are a campaign of over 2.4 million people and growing from all 50 states and over 100 of America's most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. As ONE, we are raising public awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger, disease and efforts to fight such problems in the world's poorest countries. As ONE, we are asking our leaders to do more to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. ONE believes that allocating more of the U.S. budget toward providing basic needs like health, education, clean water and food would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the world's poorest countries."

To help contribute to the cause, you can purchase wear a wrist band/t-shirt, become a volunteer, spread the word or visit an event. Visit the website for more information on how to become ONE.

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