The spirit of ONE was evident at Northside College Preparatory High School in downtown Chicago on Wednesday. The student ONE chapter did an amazing job planning a colloquium on global issues that included survivors of the Holocaust, the Bosnia – Herzegovina conflict, and the current war in Darfur. In addition, 1,235 students, faculty, and guests took a stand against extreme poverty.

After the assembly, students broke into small groups and met with members of community groups including the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, the ONE Campaign, and World Vision. I was honored to be included as a Break-Out session presenter where I was able to share my experiences with the ONE Campaign, report on our current efforts and on all that has been accomplished with ONE. I was very inspired spending this morning with such high caliber students who are committed to ending extreme poverty.

-Shayne Moore, ONE Member, Wheaton, IL