ONE, Launched in Philadelphia in 2004, Teams Again with City in Fight Against Global Poverty, Disease
WHO: Mayor Michael A. Nutter
WHAT: On August 25, Mayor Michael A. Nutter will join local members of the global anti-poverty organization ONE to declare Philadelphia a ‘ONE City’ against global poverty and disease. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE was launched five years ago in Philadelphia in an event at Liberty Mall.
With Mayor Nutter signing the ONE City proclamation, Philadelphia joins more than 130 cities across the nation working to mobilize public support behind initiatives to fight poverty, combat diseases like AIDS and malaria, put children in school and increase opportunity for those living in extreme poverty around the world.
WHERE: Mayor’s Reception Room, Room 202, City Hall
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:30 am
