Press Releases
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Global Fund Report Shows Lifesaving U.S. Investments are Working
ONE today highlighted findings from the Global Fund's 2010 Results Report that demonstrates how U.S. investments fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and child mortality are working, delivering results measured in 3,600 saved lives per day. With continued investments, the report found that landmark global health achievements-such as the virtual elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission and the end of deaths from malaria-are within reach by 2015. MORE
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ONE & Actor Jeremy Piven Encourage YouTube Videomakers to Raise Awareness in Fight Against Extreme Poverty
ONE and actor Jeremy Piven have teamed up for the YouTube Video Volunteers Program to call for video submissions to raise awareness about the fight against global poverty and the results that have been achieved. The deadline to submit video will be March 26th. MORE
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ONE Launches New Campaign to Empower Women in the Fight Against Poverty and Preventable Disease
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2010, ONE launched Women ONE2ONE, a major new campaign designed to save lives and increase opportunities for women who live in extreme poverty. The initiative, which aims to recruit one million people in the coming years, will conduct awareness-raising events and actions during key political moments, push for policies that effectively transform lives and empower members to advocate through online campaigns and social networks. MORE
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ONE Baffled by Canada's Wavering on Development Assistance to Poor Countries
The Canadian government is flatlining development assistance to poor countries at a critical moment when in it should be stepping up to set new, ambitious goals for Africa, particularly in light of the upcoming G8 and G20 presidency, ONE said today. MORE
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Political Veteran Ginny Wolfe Named ONE’s Communications Director
ONE today announced that political campaign veteran Ginny Wolfe will lead the global anti-poverty group's communication and media outreach efforts as its new U.S. Communications Director. MORE
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ONE Taps Kimberly Hunter for U.S. Press Secretary
ONE announced that Kimberly Hunter has joined ONE's Communication team as its new U.S. Press Secretary. MORE
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Brownsville, TX Becomes “ONE City” against global poverty and disease
City leaders joined local members of the global anti-poverty organization ONE to officially declare Brownsville a "ONE City" against global poverty and disease. MORE
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Africa worst hit by failed aid promises – new figures reveal
ONE today responded to new projections for 2010 aid spending from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) saying the interim figures presented a worrying mixed bag, especially for Africa. MORE
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Rep. Scott, Experts Discuss Haiti & U.S. Global Poverty Efforts at Hampton University
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) joined President of Physicians for Peace, Gen. Ron Sconyers, students, professors and members of the global anti-poverty organization ONE in Hampton, VA to discuss America's impact in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world. MORE
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Angels & Airwaves Encourages Fans to Join ONE through Launch of New Album Love
Angels & Airwaves is partnering with ONE in the free digital release of the band's third album Love. Every time someone visits the band's website to download the album, they'll be shown ONE's PSA "Coming Together as ONE" and encouraged to join ONE at www.one.org. MORE