{"id":160511,"date":"2023-08-22T19:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T19:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/?page_id=160511"},"modified":"2025-04-15T11:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:36:41","slug":"the-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"block_860b700b3c0b2ce714083e8675e0be62\" class=\"oneorg-block oneorg-promo flush is-style-bottom  has-text-align-left  \">\n\n\t\t\t    \n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__inner\">   \n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"oneorg-section-title\">What We Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-issues\">The Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone, everywhere has a right to a just and dignified life of opportunity. We tackle the core issues that cause inequality and injustice. We push for the solutions that make a real difference in people\u2019s lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-1024x685.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-16x11.png 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-320x214.png 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-640x428.png 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-820x549.png 820w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732-942x630.png 942w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/What-we-do_Issues_1094x732.png 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ONE exists to create a more equal world. Medical advances, education, jobs with a livable income, and a safe home should be available to everyone wherever they are in the world. We know what needs to change: better laws, more strategic funding, and impactful global partnerships to tackle the world\u2019s biggest problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pursue solutions to the underlying causes and consequences of injustice. This includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen financing for programmes that fight disease and expand access to lifesaving medicines such as Gavi and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for policies&nbsp;that reduce inequality, create economic opportunities, and strengthen the global economy. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance financial reforms that unlock transformative funding to create a pathway for growth across Africa.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase African agency and representation in decision-making bodies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We partner with organisations that implement proven solutions to these challenges. And we push governments and global bodies to include smart, targeted funding which improves people\u2019s lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-dark-background-color oneorg-block-group oneorg-block-group-impact oneorg-block-group-impact--4 has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db825e87ac4781b51d73160799e96e2d is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXPLORE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.one.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/17121132\/icon-placeholder-rounded.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at what our activists have achieved by using their voice to demand change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/what-we-do\/our-impact\/\">Our Impact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.one.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/17121132\/icon-placeholder-rounded.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our model for change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how we work to ensure everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/what-we-do\/our-model-for-change\/\">Our model for change<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.one.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/17121132\/icon-placeholder-rounded.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research, Data and Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data and analysis on the economic, political, and social changes impacting Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/data.one.org\/\">Visit data.one.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.one.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/17121132\/icon-placeholder-rounded.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stories, Insights &amp; Perspectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the latest on how your activism can fight for justice and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/ca\/stories\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buffer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone, everywhere has a right to a just and dignified life of opportunity. 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