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Leading humanitarian, development, and global health organizations join forces against cuts to foreign assistance
As U.S. non-profits that operate in nearly every country across the globe, we are committed to working with vulnerable people and those who are living in poverty and to alleviating human suffering to make the world a more peaceful, just, and prosperous place. Our work is often done in partnership with the U.S. government and has produced dramatic and demonstrable results, including bringing us to the brink of controlling some of the globe’s most deadly diseases.
Oneida resident is focus of new TV ad appeal to Senator McConnell and Representative Rogers
“We care about people that live in poverty, whether that person is halfway around the world or right next door”
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentuckian Jonathan Barnes — a history and…
Christian Artists, Pastors Unite to Advocate with Members of Congress for Foreign Assistance
WASHINGTON – Hope Through Healing Hands and the ONE Campaign will host 10 Christian artists, pastors, and other faith leaders in Washington, D.C., on May 17 to conduct meetings with…
Statement on the nomination of Mark Green for USAID administrator
ONE enthusiastically welcomes President Trump’s nomination of Mark Green for USAID administrator. Ambassador Green has a long history of thoughtful leadership on America’s development assistance strategy and would make a strong USAID administrator.
Hadley and Albright to Congress: protect State and USAID from “arbitrary and senseless cuts”
“it would be a mistake to increase defense spending at the expense of other critical investments in national security – especially those in diplomacy, development, democracy, and peacebuilding”
WASHINGTON —…
Proposed cuts to State and AID would be “shortsighted and devastating”
President Trump’s proposed cuts to State and USAID would make the United States less safe
WASHINGTON — The White House Office of Management and Budget released the toplines of President…
100+ Christian leaders tell Congressional leadership: Protect foreign assistance
More than 100 Christian leaders from across the United States are calling on Congress to avoid disproportionate cuts to America’s foreign assistance programs that make up less than 1% of the federal budget. In a letter to the House and Senate leadership, the signers write: “It is our moral responsibility to urge you to support and protect the International Affairs Budget” noting “we cannot turn our back on those in desperate need.”
Activists mark International Women’s Day with bold push for girls’ education
Today ONE activists took part in the largest ever lobby for girls’ rights. In 107 cities in 12 countries, including every U.S. state, Washington, D.C., and at the United Nations, activists organized 284 separate ‘walk-ins’ to meet with politicians and put girls’ education on the agenda. And ONE led a stunning global digital campaign that brought support from 130 countries.
ONE condemns White House’s ‘devastating’ development budget proposal
“A 61 percent cut to development assistance would be devastating to America’s life-saving programs overseas and squander decades of progress in the fight against extreme poverty. It would also make the United States and our allies fundamentally less safe.”
Bipartisan Congressional opposition to President Trump’s foreign aid proposal grows
NEW -> Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
“I think foreign aid is pretty important myself, so I’d like to see what the president has to…
Congress stands up to President Trump’s foreign aid proposal
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations:
“It’s dead on arrival, it’s not going to happen, it would be a disaster. This…
White House’s focus on cuts to foreign assistance budget is alarming
WASHINGTON — Speaking on a background briefing call this morning, a senior administration official told reporters to expect a “large reduction in foreign aid” in President Trump’s first budget…