In today’s interconnected world, US investments abroad have a direct correlation to our national, economic, and global health security. Foreign assistance isn’t about charity; it’s a clear return on investment, and one of the clearest expressions of American values in action.
For just a fraction of the federal budget, it pays off here at home. Here’s how:
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Last updated on 10/07/2025
In moments of crisis, the stories we tell matter. The right story has the power to shape a movement, disrupt a crisis, provide comfort, community, inspiration.
The wrong story can fuel chaos, thwart justice and progress, and cause irreparable human suffering – even loss of life.
At ONE, we consider ourselves to be “factivists,” driven not by partisan ideology but by facts and data – and a desire to use those facts and data to ensure...
Eden Tadesse, a social entrepreneur, human rights advocate, and a ONE activist from Ethiopia, won the 2023 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Progress Award! She is an advocate for refugee rights and her vision is a world where refugees have equal opportunities to fair wages and good jobs.
Eden founded Invicta in 2019. It's a digital platform that helps refugees learn new skills, find jobs, integrate into their new homes, and connect with international companies. More than 35,000 people from 90 countries...