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.

What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
The MDGs are eight inter-related targets toward the elimination of extreme poverty by 2015. The goals flow from the Millennium Declaration that was signed by more than 189 countries in 2000. It is understood that developing countries are primarily responsible for achieving the first seven MDGs. Industrialized countries are primarily responsible for goal number eight – to create a global partnership with targets for aid, debt and trade. The goals include:

1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
3. Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
4. Reduce Child Mortality
5. Improve Maternal Health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability
8. Create a Global Partnership for Development with targets on aid, debt and trade.

How Can I be involved in the ONE Lutheran Campaign?

1. Sign the ONE declaration
2. Join the ELCA e-Advocacy Network
3. Ask your congregation to become a ONE Congregation (see www.elca.org/advocacy/one/ for more details)
4. Organize a group to study God’s Mission in the World, an ecumenical study guide on the MDGs.
5. Build a relationship with your elected officials and ask them to support the goals of ONE
6. Learn more about the ONE Campaign
7. Wear a white band -- the global symbol of commitment to achieving the MDGs
8. Tell a friend