With the German-led G20 just around the corner (7- 8 July), we have a unique opportunity to promote the benefits of girls education, particularly in Africa– because its population is predicted to double by 2050. If the G20 and African leaders invest in a partnership with Africa with ambition, urgency and efficiency over the next three years, the continent’s youth can drive a surge in inclusive growth that would benefit the globe. This all starts with early education.
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We're making progress, but there are still some places around the world where women are denied the same rights as men.
Enjoy these examples of incredible literature and personal expression by poets from across the African continent.
When girls miss out on education, we all lose.
The club provides girls with a safe space to explore their interests and learn skills.
The evidence that educating girls creates healthier, wealthier, fairer, and more stable communities is overwhelming—so why isn’t every girl getting a quality education? The barriers, particularly for girls in the poorest countries, are wide-ranging and complex but these are some of the most challenging:
Cost
The cost of supplies can limit girls access to education.
Even in areas where school fees are non-existent, there’s still a price to pay. Students are often required to buy uniforms, transportation, and supplies, like textbooks, pens,...
There’s nowhere on earth where women have the same opportunities as men. That’s why we’ve partnered with Don’t Panic to produce this powerful video:
Our goal was to create something that people around the world who have experienced sexism could relate to, while encouraging viewers to see that their struggles are linked to the struggle of girls and women living in the poorest parts of the world. We’re calling on viewers to take action for the women hardest hit by...
We LOVE celebrating Valentine's Day, because it means we get to let our awesome ONE members know how much we appreciate them! This year we have decided to express our feelings for you lovely bunch through these traditional African proverbs!
We’re going to level with you, dating an activist can be hard. We have high standards and expect a lot from people, we can be pedants when it comes to recycling and if someone calls Africa a country we are going to KICK OFF. But behind all of the marching and campaigning and ranting, there are some really good reasons to love them…
ONE has learnt of the sad news that Professor Hans Rosling passed away today in the presence of his family in Uppsala, Sweden.
Hans was a great friend and supporter of ONE, as well as our predecessor organisation DATA.
In a world where opinions and false stories have the power to shape politics and the news, Hans prioritised data and evidence and brought it to life — particularly when talking about the fight against extreme poverty.
He was an optimist. He told...