In 2016, ONE will launch a Champions program to identify amazing individuals who will support our campaigning and advocacy efforts across Africa. The first group on Champions will be based in Nigeria. Here are some exciting reasons why you should join this movement of individuals who want to change the world!
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As the new Global Goals start to sink it, it is exciting to appreciate how they are linked to some wisdom that has been passed on for many generations through African proverbs. Here is a sneak peak in to some of my favourites!
Goal 1: No Poverty – End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Poverty is slavery. ~Somalian Proverb
Goal 2: Zero Hunger – End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Hunger is felt by a slave and hunger...
After a rigorous three tier selection process, ONE and SABC are excited to announce South Africa’s first ever Strong Girl!
Here are some amazing things two famous South African men said about South African women and women in general to inspire you to nominate your Strong Girl.
As the women’s month comes to a close, ahead of the annual UN General Assembly in New York, SABC and ONE are launching the Strong Girl Campaign with the aim to engage South Africans on the importance of putting women and girls at the center of their UNGA commitments where new development goals will be agreed.
Every strong girl looks up to other outstanding women to keep her inspired. As we celebrate South Africa women’s month, the ONE Campaign in Africa celebrates these amazing women who have made their mark.
Madiba spent 67 years of his life championing human rights of each and every one of us. His dedication to the service of humanity has brought together people from across the world to fight poverty and promote peace and reconciliation.
To commemorate the lifetime of years he devoted to us, here are 67 iconic Nelson Mandela quotes that, in my opinion, made the world a better place:
"Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great...
To commemorate World Refugee Day, ONE celebrates five powerful women who were once refugees but who over came various challenges and today stand as beacons of hope to many people all over the world.
“Do not complain, never whine, make every effort to change the things you do not like, and do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.” - Maya Angelou
My name is Arafa Salim Said, I am the fourth child in a family of seven. I was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the tender age of eight months and I have been an outright warrior ever since.
Sickle cell disease is a severe hereditary form of anaemia which mutates haemoglobin...
The highlight of my weekend was watching a 200-strong crowd shout in unison: Poverty is Sexist.
We were gathered on International Women’s Day to launch ONE’s new campaign in the presence of government and UN officials, action/2015 partners, celebrities, the media and over 200 ONE supporters at Indaba Conference Centre in Johannesburg.