Last week I had the opportunity to attend a “ONE-Philly” event and meet with ONE members around Philadelphia, PA. The energy and excitement coming from this group was very inspiring!

The group is getting organized to attend the March 5th screening of “A Powerful Noise” and will be doing some tabling outside of a movie theater in downtown Philadelphia, PA.

The group also recognizes the importance of contacting members of Congress when there is an important piece of legislation being considered that will help the world’s most vulnerable. I was able to discuss the Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act during the meeting and before I knew it all of the ONE Philly members had their mobile phones in hand ready to dial up their respected representatives!

The meeting turned into a “ONE Call Party”! This was advocacy in action! The group agreed that more of these “Call Parties” should be organized! The group’s future plans include making Philadelphia a “ONE City”, submitting letters to the editor, making a unique transportable ONE mural for events, and legislative visits. This was my first encounter with Philadelphia ONE members and I must say it was VERY energizing!

-Brian Sweeney