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ONE Campaign DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME EMAIL field@one.org The ONE Campaign is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, by raising public awareness and pressuring political leaders to support smart and effective policies and programs that are saving lives, helping to put kids in school and improving futures. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African activists and policy makers. Backed by a movement of more than 3 million ONE members, ONE achieves change through advocacy. PHONE 202-495-2763 OFFICE ADDRESS TYPE OF WORK International, Advocacy COUNTIES Polk Story Activities Statewide Page | 438 HOW TO HELP Iowans can support the work of the ONE campaign by volunteering to join in their grassroots advocacy efforts. Volunteers can become as involved as they’d like, ranging from signing an online petition, to volunteering to raise awareness at a concert or other event, to joining ONE as a core volunteer who mobilizes others in the community to volunteer with ONE. Fill out their online contact form to become involved.