Dear Friend --

Every year, the 9 nuclear armed states squander billions on their nuclear arsenals, and every year, ICAN exposes these exorbitant sums (last year it was $82.9 billion). Next June, we want to mobilise people around the world to call out this unacceptable waste. To do that, we hope to raise $50,000. Will you help?

Why do we need a week of action? Because this money should be spent to meet the real needs that citizens in these countries have: healthcare, education, addressing climate change, infrastructure … you name it, instead of nuclear weapons designed to destroy cities.  This week of action is an opportunity to build up the pressure and strengthen our cooperation with other movements.

With $50,000 we can hold nuclear-armed states and corporations accountable through our in-depth investigation and then hold their feet to the fire with new actions and resources to pressure them to end this wasteful spending. Right now, we already have a commitment from a generous donor to match the first $20,000 donated. So will you help us get there?

Thank you,

Alicia Sanders-Zakre
Policy and Research Coordinator and co-author of the yearly nuclear spending report
ICAN

PS - Our next email will have more information about how you can get involved with the week of action, stay tuned!