The 2024 Olympics in Paris have officially begun and like the rest of the world, we are watching. We love seeing these amazing athletes represent their countries for the gold and tracking the numbers on which countries are getting the most medals. But we also had a few other data points in mind this Olympics.
€1.4 billion could have gone to foreign aid instead of the Seine
A LOT of money and time went into making this year’s Olympic games happen....
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We know there is power in coming together as one. One voice. One driving force.
At ONE, we know that there is power in numbers, and that power can be used to fight for a more equal and just world. For the last two decades, this has been our mission.
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As ONE celebrates 20 years of activism this year, we are looking back at our accomplishments and looking ahead at what’s next.
Keep reading to find out how we’ve...
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Sometimes when people talk about the world, they're not actually talking about the whole world. But we have a few facts about a part of the world that's really vital and vibrant — Africa.
Keep reading to find out.
70% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30
The youngest population on Earth is in Africa. That means there are millions of young people with ideas, innovations, and the potential to drive economies. Those are the people that...
At ONE, we‘re big fans of activism. Activism and action are at the heart of change, and ONE has a network of activists and supporters who are working towards that every day.
Now, you could read the Merriam-Webster definition, but why click away? Activism is anything that works toward raising awareness for a variety of issues or making a change. It‘s about demanding fairness and dignity for everyone. That‘s what we‘re all about at ONE: bringing activists together and being...
’Tis the season to give back! The end of the year means a lot of things — reflecting on the year that‘s passed, preparing for the year ahead, and giving back.
Activists worldwide stepped up this year to do their part to make the world a better place. And this time of year is the perfect time to show them a little appreciation.
Here are 6 gifts that give back for every activist on your holiday shopping list!
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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...
Storytelling is essential — it helps us understand, learn about, and discover new communities, places, and more. Every day, journalists around the world work hard to tell stories that inform and inspire others. That‘s why the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign and the family of Micahel Elliott partner annually to honor these amazing storytellers. Each year, the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is awarded to a promising journalist for their outstanding work covering...
Books are powerful. They can be tools of change, they can inspire people far and wide, and they can transform how you see the world.
That‘s why we reached out to members of ONE‘s global team to ask them what books have inspired them throughout their activism journeys. Whether you‘re just starting your summer reading list or are powering through it, here are 12 book recommendations that will inspire you to take action.
“Evicted” by Matthew Desmond
What it‘s about: “Evicted” speaks...
This year, Mandela Day got us thinking about some other change-makers and activists. Here are eight people who have made a real difference in our world.
Nelson Mandela
One of the most famous activists on our list, Nelson Mandela, needs little introduction. Born Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on 18 July 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa, Mandela was a crucial figure in the anti-apartheid movement. The ruling government imprisoned him from 1962 to 1990 for his role in the anti-apartheid struggle. In 1994,...
The Global Fund is an organization designed to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria as epidemics. Since its creation in 2002, the Global Fund has helped save 44 million lives and halved the combined death rate from all three diseases.
It has invested more than $53 billion over 20 years. Annually, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than $4 billion into programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries to fight all three diseases. The Global Fund and...