Women and girls attending a Smart Aid Initiative training session in Nigeria
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Fanele Sibonge at the AfCRA Launch at AU Commission Headquarters: A Defining Moment for Africa’s Financial Future
ONE Champion Fareed Ibrahim calls upon African leaders to prioritize education, gender equity, and digital inclusion ahead of the AU Summit 2025
In Africa, young people make up more than half of the continent's population. Yet, millions remain undereducated, unemployed, and unable to access the opportunities that modern technology offers. Women, in particular, face even greater challenges due to systemic barriers, gender inequality, and socio-cultural norms that stifle their potential.
A Pivotal Moment: The African Union Summit 2025
As the African Union...
ONE Champions Mercy and Juliet share insights from their participation in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Germany
This October, ONE Champions Juliet Nwobodo (Nigeria) and Mercy Mutana (Kenya) joined ONE Youth Ambassadors at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Germany. They engaged participants on the need for global finance reforms and empowerment of youth voices on SDGs. Here is a snapshot of their experience.
What was the Hamburg Sustainability Conference all about?
Juliet: The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) is basically a gathering of...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Humanity and urban disaster have a complicated history. However, as humans continue to grow and expand across new spheres, urban disasters and risks also become an issue worthy of attention. But advancements in technology, industrialization, and globalization have reignited humans’ commitment to safety and survival during natural disasters.
But extreme climate change has raised new debates on the survival of humans and animals across the globe during disasters. In many countries, storms, rising sea levels, drought, warming oceans, and flooding...