Meet the seaweed farmers of Zanzibar. These women are pioneers in a profitable industry, which was previously dominated by men. They’ve used their profits to support their community and uplift women and girls in Zanzibar’s society.
Now, that all could change. If they can’t adapt to the very real impacts of climate change, this $8 million industry, and these women’s livelihoods, are at risk.
But these women aren’t giving up.
How these women broke barriers
Seaweed farming began in Zanzibar in the 1980s...
Stephanny Ulivieri is a ONE Activist from Italy, and Juliet Nwobodo is a ONE Activist from Nigeria.
Climate change is not just a distant, future threat; it is an urgent reality affecting millions, especially in Africa. Africa is at the forefront of the fight, battling the devastating impacts of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Earlier this year, the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, was a massive call to action, echoing the need for immediate global...
We know you‘ve browsed your Spotify Wrapped, but what about your 2022 Wrapped… ONE edition?
Last year you fought back against some of the greatest challenges of our time – inflation, COVID-19, climate change, and many more.
We broke down some of your greatest hits from 2022 to help you get motivated for another year of game-changing activism.
Watch our video below to find out!
Dr. Irene Titilola Olumese is a doctor from Ibadan, Nigeria who is weighing in on what action can be taken to help persons with disabilities in Nigeria and beyond.
I started my professional career as a nutrition scientist with UNICEF, advocating for women and children to gain access to adequate nutrition in Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt. But I was forced to give up my job due to chronic respiratory problems, and I later had both of my legs amputated due...
The controversy surrounding this year‘s World Cup in Qatar reminds us that it‘s more important than ever to stand up for what is right. The host country has a questionable record of human rights, as well as denying rights to women and more.
That‘s why we‘re standing with footballers who are doing their part off the pitch to make the world a better place. Keep reading to meet 8 footballers who are fighting for a better world.
Sadio Man, Senegal
Sadio Man...
Humanity and urban disaster have a complicated history. However, as humans continue to grow and expand across new spheres, urban disasters and risks also become an issue worthy of attention. But advancements in technology, industrialization, and globalization have reignited humans’ commitment to safety and survival during natural disasters.
But extreme climate change has raised new debates on the survival of humans and animals across the globe during disasters. In many countries, storms, rising sea levels, drought, warming oceans, and flooding...
From the airport to our accommodation, all we could feel was a sense of progress from a society that had successfully transitioned from a horrendous past to a present state of peace, and a secure future. We could already see the trans-generational shift away from the pain and horrors of genocide, to a hopeful younger generation.
Le Rwanda a pu se relever d’un génocide et à pu se hisser à une plus admirable en Afrique et dans le monde faisant...
Javaza is a girl with a dream. The 14-year-old from Namibia wants to become a lawyer. “I want to grow up, be somebody, and help other people in return,” Javaza shared.
Mammadu, a non-profit in her home country, is helping students like Javaza get the education they need to pursue their dreams. Mammadu aims to be a safe place for children from the community whose parents might be working, abusing alcohol, or are deceased due to HIV/AIDS. Namibia’s HIV infection...
Four years ago in the rocky town of Abeokuta, South West Nigeria, 10 young people came together to share their passion for creating a better future for Nigeria. They worked tirelessly for two days to come up with a declaration of the change they wanted to see happen in Nigeria.
After mulling over what they should call this new declaration, it was unanimously agreed that it was written on behalf of over 80 million young Nigerians, so it became the...
The ONE Africa Awards are back! Through this award, we recognize the best practices of African-lead advocacy organizations.
The organizations we recognize are addressing social development issues through innovative advocacy in promotion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
And applications for this year’s award are officially open! Here’s what you need to know and how you can apply.
About the ONE Award
The ONE Africa Award celebrates African efforts aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the world’s blueprint for a better future. SDG...