The COVID-19 pandemic is dominating news channels, social media, and our daily conversations. With such an overwhelming amount of information, it can be hard to cut through the noise.
That’s why we’re launching #PassTheMic, so that we can hear directly from the experts and frontline workers. Each day, celebrities including Julia Roberts, Danai Gurira, and Hugh Jackman will hand their social media channels over to medical experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, frontline workers like Dr. Tsion Firew of Columbia University,...
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On May 15, 2020, ONE in Canada hosted a live discussion on the impact of COVID-19 in Africa and Canada’s role in fighting the pandemic on a global level. Joining the panel were Canada’s Minister of International Development, The Honourable Karina Gould; ONE’s Nigeria Director, Serah Makka Ugbabe; and independent Nigerian journalist, Peter Nkanga. As the number of cases in Africa are on the rise, this discussion is more important than ever.
ONE World Facebook Live: COVID-19 in AfricaLIVE:...
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to unfold, our local neighbourhoods and the global community are affected in ways that many have never experienced. One thing is for sure though: This is a shared experience felt around the world. It is one of the rare moments in history that has triggered a domestic emergency in Canada as well as a demand for increased foreign aid.
This is where you come in.
Together, let’s use our voices to reach our friends, the...
COVID-19 is a global pandemic that requires a global response to smother its ever-increasing reach. In the wake of its spread though, ONE staff have been awed to witness the incredible acts of humanity taking place to protect those most in need and to help flatten the curve. Across the globe, people are banding together in solidarity to support the heroes on the frontlines and do their parts to stop the spread.
We put an open call out to our...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people all over the world are increasingly standing in solidarity with each other to beat the virus. But as we live through this, the cold hard fact about the COVID-19 pandemic is clear – it will inevitably wreak its worst on the people, communities, and countries that are least able to withstand the shock. Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live.
If the virus is moving faster than we are, it’s winning. But, the good...
What do you picture when you imagine a child looking forward to March Break?
Is it a whole week of adventure, as children play in the snow with siblings and neighbourhood friends? Maybe you remember a childhood trip during March Break, off to see the magic of Disneyland or to spend time with grandma and grandpa! If you grew up near some of Canada’s beautiful mountains and ski hills, you’ll likely recall great memories learning how to ski or snowboard.
This...
Globally, rates of extreme poverty are declining. But, that positive progress isn’t reflected when we examine poverty rates at a regional level. 70% of the world’s poorest live in Africa and forecasts indicate that “by 2030, nearly 9 in 10 extremely poor people will live in sub-Saharan Africa.”
So, how can we change this? One key way to stem poverty is to invest in key interventions that will enable people to live healthy and productive lives, like vaccines.
The power of...
Vaccines are undoubtedly one of the most important health tools at our disposal. But many people still have questions about what exactly they are and how they work.
In June, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is asking world leaders for at least US$7.4 billion so they can continue their work delivering vaccines to the poorest countries for another five years. With full funding, Gavi could ensure 300 million more children get the vaccines they need to survive and thrive.
That’s why we...
Since June 2019, ONE and our partners have been calling for the sexual assault laws in Senegal to be dramatically improved in order to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. The campaign grew quickly through a new petition and partnerships with local groups. We engaged supporters by email, social media, blog posts, and on-the-ground activity — with more than 97,000 people from across the globe joining our calls.
And we’re proud to say all our efforts have led to...
Currently, Canada’s investment in foreign aid is well below average when compared to our peers. But let’s not get pessimistic about it. Instead, let’s look at what we could do! What if Canada stepped up our game? What impact could we achieve in the world? Each month, we’re looking at the 10 different areas Canada can invest in to have a real impact in the world.
The first area of impact we want to talk about is vaccines, one of...