Press Releases from 2011
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UK Prime Minister calls for transparency in oil, gas and mining sectors
In response to Prime Minister David Cameron's speech in Nigeria today about aid, trade and democracy Jamie Drummond, Executive Director of ONE, says, "That the Prime Minister has kept his commitment to lead top British businesses to Africa speaks of the huge opportunity African trade presents to the UK - as well as to the future of the continent." More
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World leaders guilty of neglecting promises to fight hunger in poorest countries
As aid agencies warn more than 9 million people could be affected by a food crisis in East Africa, a new report published today by anti-poverty group ONE shows that world leaders are failing to keep their 2009 promises to tackle the causes of chronic hunger and support farmers in the world's poorest countries. More
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Vaccines conference exceeds target to save 4 million lives in 4 hours
World leaders have promised a remarkable $4.3 billion over the next five years to support the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) in their drive to save lives by making new and underused vaccines available in the world's poorest countries. This is well over the target of $3.7 billion. More
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Cameron's leadership secures victory in the fight against extreme poverty
Today UK Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to vaccinate over 80 million kids and save 1.4 million lives through UK support to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), and challenged other nations and private corporations to match his leadership to help save a total of over 4m lives. More
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Michael Elliott Named President of ONE; Adrian Lovett appointed as Europe Executive Director
ONE, the global anti-poverty advocacy group, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed journalist and editor Michael Elliott to serve as President and CEO of ONE, effective August 1. Elliott succeeds Joshua Bolten, ONE board member and former Chief of Staff to President Bush, who had been serving as interim CEO during ONE's search. The board also named anti-poverty activist Adrian Lovett as ONE's new Europe Executive Director, reporting to Elliott. More
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ONE welcomes lower prices for life-saving vaccines
ONE, the anti-poverty campaign group, welcomes the announcement that pharmaceutical companies are offering the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) new pricing commitments on life-saving vaccines for distribution in the developing world.
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Deauville fails to deliver deal for Africa
G8 leaders have shown a lack of courage in failing to agree concrete measures to support African citizens' efforts to build a stronger continent, says anti-poverty group ONE. As a result, they risk undermining the huge progress that has been made across Africa over recent years which has led to 46.5 million more children attending school and prevented the deaths of 5.4 million children thanks to routine vaccinations. More
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ONE reaction to leaked G8 communique
Guillaume Grosso, from anti-poverty group ONE, comments; "From this draft it looks like Deauville has not delivered for Africa, underlining a deep danger that events in North Africa may divert support for citizens striving for development and democracy south of the Sahara..." More
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The Arab Spring and the African Summer: "Deauville Deal" must take opportunity to deliver promises and support progress in Africa
As G8 leaders meet in Deauville this week, global anti-poverty group ONE calls for leaders not to forget crucial measures they have already promised in support of African citizens' efforts to build a stronger continent. More
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G8 report whitewashes aid promise shortfalls
ONE comments on the Deauville Accountability Report released by the G8, Jamie Drummond, Executive Director of ONE, says "The G8 accountability report was meant to ensure promises made were tracked and measured. Instead, the report released by the G8 attempts to whitewash the shortfalls..." More
