NEWARK — A longtime anti-poverty advocate, Senator Coons participated in a panel discussion on global poverty and preventable diseases at the University of Delaware’s Newark campus Tuesday night.
More than 100 UD students attended the forum hosted by UD’s ONE chapter. Founded by U2 frontman Bono, ONE is an international, non-partisan grassroots anti-poverty campaign with more than two million members.
The conversation focused on global development issues, with an emphasis on International Affairs Budget and aid effectiveness. During a time when the budget is on the minds of many Americans, Chris stressed the importance international aid plays in America’s security.
As a country, it’s imperative that we make it a priority to provide assistance to developing nations. By providing basic resources like a quality education and healthcare, we decrease the likelihood of terrorist groups taking advantage of those in poor countries.
Chris was joined at the forum by Dr. Gretchen Bauer, head of the Political Science and International Relations Department at the University of Delaware, and Erin Hohlfelder, Health Policy Manager at The ONE Campaign.
Conor Leary, a student at University of Delaware and the new president of UD’s ONE Student Chapter, moderated.
Read more about it on the ONE Campaign’s blog.
