Ajayi Iyinoluwa Joshua is the winner of the 2024 Samantha Singh Memorial Award. The award-winning essay answered this question:
‘Write a data-driven memo on the impacts of climate change in your community, and what young activists can do to challenge the status quo.’
A photo of our colleague, Samantha Singh, who passed away in 2020. The Samantha Singh Memorial Award was established in her memory.
As climate change tightens its grip in our community, the once predictable rhythms of nature are unraveling before...
Arielle Witter
Did you know that vaccines are one of the most cost-effective health tools ever invented? Or that immunization is one of humanity’s greatest achievements?
It’s pretty impressive that something as small as a needle or as simple as a few orally administered droplets could save so many lives. Ensuring everyone can access vaccines is one of the biggest ways we can fight not only preventable diseases, but also inequality and poverty.
Here are six facts about the power of vaccines.
Millions of...
We know there is power in coming together as one. One voice. One driving force.
At ONE, we know that there is power in numbers, and that power can be used to fight for a more equal and just world. For the last two decades, this has been our mission.
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As ONE celebrates 20 years of activism this year, we are looking back at our accomplishments and looking ahead at what’s next.
Keep reading to find out how we’ve...
As the Managing Director begins a new term, the global economy and our societies face increasing headwinds.
The aftershocks of COVID-19 and conflict are impacting us all, and those in vulnerable countries face particular challenges because they bear the burden of unsustainable debt. They lack the resources to prepare for and respond to economic, environmental and health shocks. Women often of these crises.
As a result, extreme poverty and hunger are increasing for the first time in a generation. In 63...
Off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar’s lush vegetation and beaches drive its tourism-dependent economy. The island is also a hub for agriculture and fishing industries, which help feed its 1.5 million residents. The island is most well-known for its coastal ecosystem: mangrove forests.
Now, the climate crisis is putting all of this at risk. In Tanzania, 70% of natural disasters are climate-related. These disasters are endangering the island's indigenous flora and fauna and the livelihoods of its agriculture and fishing-dependent communities....
When women and girls have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, it's a win for everyone, everywhere. Despite the world continuing to make progress towards gender equality, that progress is still slow and uneven, and inequality continues.
Here are nine facts you need to know about gender equality.
1. 70% of health and social care workers are women
Women and girls are the first responders during crises. So much so that 70% of social and healthcare workers are women....
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The impacts of the climate crisis are far-reaching. One impact is often overlooked: people's health.
The people living in Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, are experiencing that first hand.
But the community is rising up to tackle the threat. A group called Weather Mtaani helps the community understand weather forecasts and prepare for climate-related health risks from things like contaminated water. They also organize clean-ups to allow water to flow out of Kibera. ...
Every day, our activists are raising their voices for change and inspiring others to fight for climate justice. Which is why we want to introduce you to some of these amazing activists from across Africa.
Meet six ONE Activists — Adenike, Faith, Juliet, Moses, Tonny, and Chris — who are leading the fight against the climate crisis in their communities and beyond.
Chris Arunga, Kenya
What inspired his activism: Chris first heard about climate change in school. But when the impacts...
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...
The climate crisis impacts everyone, everywhere. But the African continent is feeling its effects the most. It’s the most climate-vulnerable region, despite having contributed the least to historic carbon emissions.
As the fight for climate justice continues, it’s important to share on-the-ground climate stories about the continent and the people who live there.
Here are a few documentaries to watch now to learn more about climate in Africa.
“Thank You for the Rain”
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“Thank You for the Rain” follows Kenyan farmer, Kisilu Musya....