Climate change is a global threat, yet its misconceptions are as diverse as the regions it affects. Africa, with its rich biodiversity, is often at the center of several myths regarding climate change. Let’s separate myths from facts on this critical issue affecting the continent.
Keep reading to find out.
Myth 1: Africa contributes significantly to global warming.
Contrary to popular belief, Africa is responsible for roughly 4% of global carbon emissions, a sharp contrast to the higher percentages of more industrialized...
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Stephanny Ulivieri is a ONE Activist from Italy, and Juliet Nwobodo is a ONE Activist from Nigeria.
Climate change is not just a distant, future threat; it is an urgent reality affecting millions, especially in Africa. Africa is at the forefront of the fight, battling the devastating impacts of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Earlier this year, the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, was a massive call to action, echoing the need for immediate global...
The 2023 Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya is more than just a gathering. Spearheaded by Kenya‘s president, William Ruto,the summit is a gathering of world leaders and private sector leaders to address the growing vulnerability to climate change and challenges impacting over 150 million people across Africa.
African countries are susceptible to climate change. It is home to 10 of the most climate vulnerable countries in the world, and has experienced its 152nd drought since 2000, despite accounting for...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a historic agreement between African Union member states that has the potential to transform the African continent. The AfCFTA is aimed at promoting trade and economic integration on the continent.
But what does this historic agreement mean for Africans? Keep reading to find out.
What you need to know
The AfCFTA is going to be a game changer for businesses and individuals in Africa. It has the potential to boost economic growth, create decent...
This year the ONE Campaign (ONE) in Africa celebrates over a decade of making an impact in the continent. Launched in 2013, ONE has made great strides to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030. In marking this moment, the ONE Campaign Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Serah Makka as ONE‘s new Executive Director for Africa, effective February 1, 2023. Serah will bring her collaborative leadership style and commitment to the Africa team, and has...
We know you‘ve browsed your Spotify Wrapped, but what about your 2022 Wrapped… ONE edition?
Last year you fought back against some of the greatest challenges of our time – inflation, COVID-19, climate change, and many more.
We broke down some of your greatest hits from 2022 to help you get motivated for another year of game-changing activism.
Watch our video below to find out!
I‘m Alem Mumuni from Ghana. I developed polio when I was two years old; at this time, outbreaks were common. My right leg became disfigured and I crawled until the age of 10, when I began to walk using a stick. I was marginalised, stigmatized, and discriminated against because of my disability.
My parents were peasant farmers in Saligu in northern Ghana. I knew that the only way for me to succeed in life would be to get an education,...
Dr. Irene Titilola Olumese is a doctor from Ibadan, Nigeria who is weighing in on what action can be taken to help persons with disabilities in Nigeria and beyond.
I started my professional career as a nutrition scientist with UNICEF, advocating for women and children to gain access to adequate nutrition in Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt. But I was forced to give up my job due to chronic respiratory problems, and I later had both of my legs amputated due...
The controversy surrounding this year‘s World Cup in Qatar reminds us that it‘s more important than ever to stand up for what is right. The host country has a questionable record of human rights, as well as denying rights to women and more.
That‘s why we‘re standing with footballers who are doing their part off the pitch to make the world a better place. Keep reading to meet 8 footballers who are fighting for a better world.
Sadio Man, Senegal
Sadio Man...
The moment you have been waiting for is finally here. We have a winner of the ONE Africa Award 2022. Four organizations were shortlisted from over 500 applications across Africa to win the award.
We turned to the public and our judges to vote. Of the shortlisted organizations, we asked people to vote on which one should be recognized as the African-led organization addressing social development issues through innovative advocacy to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Now, we have...