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G8’s Africa pledge delivered ‘historic results’ for world’s poorest, DATA Report says
Led by U.S., collective commitments yield real results, but stronger focus on accountability needed going forward
• Bold new development strategy needed from September Millennium Development Goals Summit, putting good governance and fair economic growth at core
Feed the Future Initiative is a Smarter Way to Fight Hunger and Poverty
ONE supports new Administration initiative that will invest in poor farmers to boost global food security.
ONE Taps Marketing Expert Jeff Davidoff as new Chief Marketing Officer
Washington, D.C.-Today, ONE announced that marketing marvel Jeff Davidoff has joined the global anti-poverty advocacy group as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role he will lead the group’s global branding & marketing efforts. Davidoff comes to ONE with more than 20 years of marketing & communications experience on both the client and agency sides of the business.
Rep. Connolly, Experts Discuss America’s Role in Fight against Global Poverty
ONE hosts discussion at GMU on U.S. leadership in saving lives from disease and poverty worldwide.
Statement on Bono’s Meeting Today with President Obama
Washington D.C. – Bono, U2 lead singer and cofounder of ONE, met today with President Obama and members of his national security staff to discuss the Administration’s development strategy heading into the upcoming G8 and G20 meetings in Canada and September’s UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals. The two also talked about Bono’s recent trip to Senegal, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya and South Africa and about the importance of good governance and increased trade and investment as drivers of economic growth on the continent of Africa.
ONE Calls on G8 to Produce Strong Child & Maternal Health Action Plan
Member Delivers 10,000+ Signatures to Development Minister Oda in Support of Results-Based, Time-Bound Plan.
Denver churches team together to launch “Ten Thousand Nets” campaign, join ONE campaign
Ten churches join together for new campaign on World Malaria Day.
ONE calls on IMF to include Africa in financial sector proposals
Washington DC- Anti-poverty group ONE today called for the IMF to amend their proposal to raise revenue from ‘financial activities’ by making clear some of the proceeds would be used for African development.
ONE CALLS CONRAD BUDGET PROPOSAL MISGUIDED
ROLLS BACK AMERICA’S COMMITMENTS ABROAD, SLASHES FUNDING CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY.
New development figures a mixed bag for Africa
U.S., U.K. and France deliver strong commitments, Canada lags, Italy dismal
Casselton Native, ONE Member Jessica Arneson “Bands” Senators Conrad, Dorgan & Congressman Pomeroy in Fight Against Extreme Poverty
Reinforces Importance of Live-Saving Initiatives in International Affairs Budget.
Melinda Gates, Melanne Verveer, Thousands of ONE Members Join Conference Call
Focus on Investments in Women to Fight Extreme Poverty.