Youth Ambassadors outside the European Parliament, Brussels, before a day of lobbying MEPs. Photo: ONE/ Joris Bulckens
Yesterday, there was no escape from ONE in the European Parliament in Brussels. Over 130 Youth Ambassadors took the ONE VOTE 2014 campaign to the front door because as the biggest bilateral aid donor, Europe has an important role to play in the fight against extreme poverty.
Youth Ambassadors marching to the European Parliament, carrying messages from ONE members. Photo: ONE/ Joris Bulckens
After their march to Parliament, they spent the day talking to MEPs about why it’s important to keep their promises to world’s poorest, and help ensure that our laws make it easier for the them to lift themselves out of poverty.
Photo: ONE/ Joris Bulckens
The Youth Ambassadors brought with them messages for MEPs sent in by our ONE members. Here’s some of the messages our members wanted to our Youth Ambassadors to share.
The EU must do its bit because no one wants to have to live on less than $1.25 a day #onesummit
— Emily Laura (@EmilyLaura0) June 5, 2014
Dear MEPs please sign the ONE VOTE 2014 pledge and commit to help end extreme poverty by 2030 #onesummit #nooneneedstobehungry #dowhatsright
— Ben Goodyear (@revbengoodyear) June 8, 2014
#onesummit – MEPs – Please sign the ONE VOTE 2014 pledge and commit to help end extreme poverty by 2030.
— Ian Brown (@ianbodgerbrown) June 9, 2014
Photo: ONE/ Joris Bulckens
The message couldn’t be clearer; “sign our pledge” they chanted!
Support the ONE VOTE 2014 campaign by signing the petition, calling on all MEPs to prioritise ending extreme poverty.