"Development: Mission Critical" is a new effort by ONE to highlight how addressing the basic needs of those suffering from extreme poverty and preventable disease is not only right but, is a smart investment in our national security. As leading military leaders and security experts have argued, effective development not only can save millions of lives, but can also help strengthen our national security, prevent future strife and add to America's global leadership.

"Development: Mission Critical" will build support with policymakers and the public to help make smart poverty and disease-fighting efforts a key part of America's foreign policy strategy. More than 50 combat veterans who have seen the importance of development firsthand by serving on humanitarian missions across the world will share this message with media, members of Congress and other ONE members. "Development: Mission Critical" will be a place for veterans and others to get involved in the fight against extreme poverty.

ONE is a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization backed by more than 2 million people globally who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.

ONE co-founder Bono received the first-ever Atlantic Council Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of his achievements as an activist in the fight against extreme poverty. In accepting the award he delivered a short speech which we have the video for, courtesy of the Atlantic Council...