Feeling hot? Youre not the only one. As heat waves become more frequent and severe, those living in poverty are disproportionately affected. People with lower incomes face a 40% higher exposure to heat waves than those with higher incomes. Here are six ways that heat waves can make inequality worse.
1. Increased mortality rates
Older people, those with health problems, and the very young are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness and death. These groups are also more likely to live in...
Laura Webb is a Youth Ambassador from the UK.
I first joined the ONE Campaign Youth Ambassador program in 2019 during my first year of university. Since I have reapplied to the program and had the privilege to continue campaigning with inspirational people from around the world.
I’m about to graduate with an MA in international education and development at the University of Sussex. With a job lined up to teach English in Thailand, I am aware of the sad fact...
More than a hundred Presidents, celebrities and economists have come together to propose a ten-point-plan to reform the World Bank and make it fit for the 21st Century.
You might have seen reports we‘re headed for a ’tripledemic‘ this winter. But what is it? It’s the combination of COVID, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, that threatens to overwhelm hospitals over the coming months. Why might this happen? Let‘s look at four reasons behind this.
1. COVID cases are rising
Although COVID cases are currently low, they‘re rising in parts of the US. China, the UK, France, and Germany have seen an increase in people being admitted to...
Pumpkin spice lattes and spooky candies are all the rage again, and rightfully so! But as we approach mid-October, Halloween is not the only day on our radar. Every year on 16 October, we celebrate World Food Day, a day that commemorates the establishment of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
For most of us, food is much more than simply a vehicle for nutrition. It connects people across borders, brings us comfort, and lets us learn about different...
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...
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,...
So… is the pandemic over? It seems like it is — mask mandates have lifted, social distance eased, and plenty of people are fully vaccinated. However, the evidence does not support this view. Let’s look at 5 reasons the pandemic is not over.
1. Cases are rising around the world
The most obvious reason: COVID-19 cases are rising, notably in Europe and China. The new European wave comes as restrictions such as wearing face masks indoors are lifting. Meanwhile, China recently...
This Friday, April 8, we have our eyes set on the 2022 Advanced Market Commitment (AMC) Summit — hosted by Germany and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — and, in particular, on the role that the European Union (EU) plays in making it a success. The Summit aims to raise at least US$5.2 billion in urgent funds for COVAX — a key component of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) that helps deliver vaccines to low- and middle-income countries...
We know that the impact of coronavirus is being felt more by those living in developing countries than elsewhere. Vaccine rollout remains painfully unequal and financing to help with the recovery is still completely inadequate. At the same time, new data shows the extent of Africa‘s debt challenges and the urgency needed to fix it before it‘s too late. Here are six reasons why Africa’s debt crisis could be here to stay.
1. African countries‘ debt rose to US$625 billion...