During the Power Summit, myself and over 150 other volunteers took Capitol Hill by storm to lobby on behalf of ONE for foreign assistance programs. People often tell me how lucky I am to be able to meet with my Representatives and Senators to advocate for what I am passionate about and are surprised when I tell them how easy it is. Here are some tips and tricks from one voter to another.
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We love the exclusive bracelet our friends at Raven + Lily made for us. We love the story behind the bracelet even more.
March is Women's History Month! Throughout history, women activists have been a source of inspiration and have made it possible for others to succeed in the work they do. We've collected together 14 quotes from pioneering women. May their words resonate through time and continue to inspire.
Today is Dr. Seuss’s birthday! His stories and words all are near and dear to our hearts, but what about the characters?
We picked our 5 favorite female characters from his books to celebrate today, because here at ONE, we believe it is important to invest in girls and women:
1. Sally Walden (The Cat in the Hat)
Photo credit: Dr. Seuss Wiki
The classic story line tells of a brother-sister duo, Conrad and Sally, and their day with the Cat in the Hat...
By unlocking the full potential of girls and women around the world, extreme poverty could be ended for good. So we thought it appropriate to look back at some of our favorite global campaigns that prove that women totally rock. And most importantly – they show how important it is to invest in girls and women around the world.
1. #LikeAGirl
Ever been told you do something like a girl? Always understands how hard it can be to grow up, so to...
This is a photo series from photographer, Darren Ornitz. He is based out of Brooklyn, NY and working as a freelancer for Reuters, his work has been published in the New York Times, Travel + Escape, Afar, and by various other publications and NGO’s.
Settled 2,600m high in the Lasta Mountains of Northern Ethiopia and home to eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches, Lalibela is revered as one of the world’s greatest and most magnificent architectural achievements. These churches were all carved down...
Craving some new flavors to spice up your cooking? Well, start the year off right by expanding your palette with these fresh ingredients. Rich in nutrients and flavor, you won’t want to miss these 6 staples of African cuisine. While you’re at it, you might even pick up a few new recipes!
Raw Cassava Photo Credit: shelookbook.com
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Sick and tired of eating potatoes? Looking for a low fat, high protein alternative to that starchy favorite? A popular Central African starch is...
Many extraordinary women, and often unsung heroes, played significant roles in the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. Their words and actions continue to inspire our work as we fight for a better and equal world for all people.
Here are some of the women who inspire us.
Ella Baker (1903-1986)
Photo credit: The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Ella Baker was a highly respected civil rights leader who mostly worked behind the scenes advising, supporting, and mentoring greats like WEB Dubois, Thurgood Marshall,...
Transparency is a critical piece of the puzzle in the fight against extreme poverty. Yet, the question of how transparency can be instituted in practical ways continues to be challenging.
Women are largely underrepresented in entrepreneurship and technology. In fact, “one third of entrepreneurs are women, 4 in 1,000 female college freshmen want to major in computer science, and 50% of women who are in STEM careers leave the workforce.” This is according to Technovation, a program of the nonprofit Iridescent, that aims to change these statistics by educating and inspiring girls to solve real-world problems through technology.
A New York-based middle schooler team presents their Fieldtripper app at Technovation.
Each year, middle school, high school,...