In my lifetime I’ve had the privilege and honor to meet American presidents and leaders from all over the world, but Archbishop Desmond Tutu commanded more authority than any person I have ever known. His was borne not of faith, nor of religious hierarchy or the status of the positions he held; it emerged from who he was. He was fierce, and never hesitated to call out injustice, whether to comrade or foe. He was fair – always willing and...
The last year has been an interesting one, to say the least. With the first promises of COVID-19 vaccines to the rise of new variants like Delta and Omicron, 2021 has seen a lot of ups and downs. As we begin to wind down and enter the holiday season, we want to recap the year for you. But we know you’re all sick of hearing pandemic news and would rather just hear holiday songs. So here’s 2021 re-told through some holiday...
Two decades ago, HIV/AIDS infections were doubling each year and almost 4,000 people died daily from the virus. Since then, the global response has come a long way and serves as a model of how to address a public health crisis. AIDS-related deaths have dropped by more than half since their peak in the early 2000s. And now, 27.5 million people have access to life-saving treatments. But COVID-19 has severely impacted a lot of that progress, as the world battles twin...
ONE has been pressing world leaders to commit to a global plan to end this pandemic for 18 months. And, tomorrow it’s finally happening! On Wednesday, September 22 around the UN General Assembly, the Biden administration will bring together world leaders, the private sector, and organizations like ONE for a Global COVID-19 Summit to commit to a plan to vaccinate the world. We’re 18 months into this pandemic, and we have seen remarkable acts of heroism, compassion, and scientific innovation....
Earlier this year, we celebrated Malala Day and Mandela Day: two incredible changemakers who have dedicated their lives to fighting injustice. As part of the celebrations, we composed a list of 10 well-known activists who lead, educate, and inspire us to change the world and asked ONE supporters to vote for their favorite. Over 7,000 supporters from across the globe cast their vote. Here are the top three voted activists by ONE supporters in the US: In first place with 33%...
ONE’s supporters hail from all walks of life and across the globe, coming together for simply one mission: to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, can live a life of dignity and opportunity. But for those who are just getting familiar with ONE and the work that we do, there are many ways to become a ONE supporter, ranging from taking a simple action to becoming an official ONE activist. Here’s a closer look. Sign our petitions At ONE, we’re advocating...
Chances are, most people you talk to would likely agree that it’s important to end poverty. But, if you were to ask all those people to explain poverty, chances are you would get a lot of different answers. Poverty is complicated, and there’s no one answer to what it means. On top of that, there are a number of causes and solutions. That’s why we’ve put together a quick explainer on poverty, why it matters, and what you can do...
In 2018, 770,000 people died from AIDS-related causes. Malaria is back on the rise, especially among children under 5 years old, who account for two-thirds of all malaria deaths. More than 10 million people contract TB every year, but nearly 40% of those are left undiagnosed. If you don’t live in a community where these diseases are prevalent, they might seem like far away issues — but global health affects everyone. That’s why everyone, everywhere, should play a part to...
HIV/AIDS likely isn’t on the front page of your morning paper—but the crisis is still affecting millions of people worldwide. Thirty years ago, news of HIV/AIDS swept the world. Unsure of what it was, what caused it, and how to stop it, fear and stigma became hallmarks of the epidemic. While many bought into the stigma, others decided to take action. 5B is a documentary following nurses who worked in the first HIV/AIDS ward in the United States, San Francisco General...