ONE has learnt of the sad news that Professor Hans Rosling passed away today in the presence of his family in Uppsala, Sweden.
Hans was a great friend and supporter of ONE, as well as our predecessor organisation DATA.
In a world where opinions and false stories have the power to shape politics and the news, Hans prioritised data and evidence and brought it to life — particularly when talking about the fight against extreme poverty.
He was an optimist. He told...
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The fight against extreme poverty is tied to the fight for gender equality, and that's especially evident in education.
There's something truly powerful about putting pen to paper in an effort to change the world.
In today’s “post-truth” world, educating ourselves about important issues and finding varied and reliable information sources is as critical as ever. Recent events across the globe coupled with how we obtain, share, and replicate news of these events demands we step up and seek out quality sources of information about our world and what is happening in it.
Documentaries have the power to educate.
Documentary films are an in-depth and informative resource which are a perfect platform to create dialogue....
My village leaders and neighbours were very shocked to hear that the President of United States of America was telling a 15 year old girl from Tanzania these words, “Eva and millions of other girls like you, we have heard your plea and we see you.”
Conversations with strangers have become much easier, and I am more confident about sharing my own opinion on matters around international development.
Robinah Babirye was just 10 years old when her mother told her she was HIV positive.
THANK YOU for your commitment to making sure world leaders prioritized education when they met in New York to discuss the global refugee crisis!
Hypnosis temporarily stripped of her skills to read and write. Now, Helena shares with us what the experience was really like in an emotional and practical sense.
The Global Fund is saving lives and improving communities around the world.