What is the ONE Campaign?
ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History is an effort by Americans to rally Americans – ONE by ONE – to fight global AIDS and extreme poverty. Founded in 2003, ONE is the U.S. expression of international anti-poverty movements inspired by the Global Call to Action Against Poverty. Today, ONE has more than 100 faith-based and humanitarian partners that work together as ONE – to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and make poverty history.
What are the goals of the ONE Campaign?
Through political action, the ONE Campaign advocates for:
- An additional ONE percent of the U.S. budget to address deadly poverty
- Debt relief for the world’s poorest countries to help them meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- Making the rules of international trade fair so all may benefit from the global economy
What is the ONE Lutheran Campaign?
The ONE Lutheran Campaign is the unique effort of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to engage Lutherans in the ONE Campaign. Martin Luther taught us the power of ONE and the meaning of social justice. For 30 years the ELCA has responded to extreme poverty through the World Hunger Appeal and advocacy in Washington, D.C., at the United Nations and with corporations. Now, at a key point in history, we are adding our voice to the chorus of ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History.
How Can I be involved in the ONE Lutheran Campaign?
Sign the ONE declaration
Join the ELCA e-Advocacy Network
Ask your congregation to become a ONE Lutheran Congregation
Organize a group to study God’s Mission in the World,
an ecumenical study guide on the MDGs.
Build a relationship with your elected officials and ask them to support the goals of ONE
Learn more about the ONE Campaign
Wear a white band -- the global symbol of commitment to achieving the MDGs
Tell a friend