It’s getting colder in the North, the leaves are changing colour, and scarves are back in our wardrobes. But as the cool breeze of winter sets in, so does our need for warmer holidays.
But there’s a catch. Climate change is going to make taking those warmer trips a bit more difficult unless we act now. From prolonged droughts to severe flooding, the climate crisis is affecting some of the world’s natural wonders. In fact, in Africa, three-fifths of the...
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You might have seen reports we’re headed for a ‘tripledemic’ this winter. But what is it? It’s the combination of COVID, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, that threatens to overwhelm hospitals over the coming months. Why might this happen? Let’s look at four reasons behind this.
1. COVID cases are risingÂ
Although COVID cases are currently low, they’re rising in parts of the US. China, the UK, France, and Germany have seen an increase in people being admitted to...
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, taking place yearly on 11 October, our Belgian Youth Ambassadors joined forces with other young advocates from all over the world to shed light on the state of girls’ rights and gender equality. They took part in weeklong activities as part of the 10th edition of the European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG), bringing their personal stories and ideas for progress to the doorstep of...
Since 1995, world leaders have met every year for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP. At the conference, they work to find global solutions to tackle climate change and its consequences. This year, COP27 will be taking place at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
But we can’t talk about climate change without talking about climate justice. Low-income countries will be the most affected by the impacts of the climate crisis, even though they contribute the least...
As the world struggles to recover from the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, ONE activists joined 2,000+ of the world’s brightest young leaders from more than 190 nations and 250 organizations in Manchester for the 2022 One young world (OYW) summit to discuss the most pressing issues confronting humanity. This comes as the United Nations Statistics Division Development Data and Outreach forecast that for 2022, an estimated 75 million will be living in extreme poverty – an estimation...
Pumpkin spice lattes and spooky candies are all the rage again, and rightfully so! But as we approach mid-October, Halloween is not the only day on our radar. Every year on 16 October, we celebrate World Food Day, a day that commemorates the establishment of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
For most of us, food is much more than simply a vehicle for nutrition. It connects people across borders, brings us comfort, and lets us learn about different...
Javaza is a girl with a dream. The 14-year-old from Namibia wants to become a lawyer. “I want to grow up, be somebody, and help other people in return,†Javaza shared.
Mammadu, a non-profit in her home country, is helping students like Javaza get the education they need to pursue their dreams. Mammadu aims to be a safe place for children from the community whose parents might be working, abusing alcohol, or are deceased due to HIV/AIDS. Namibia’s HIV infection...
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria is a global player that helps fight these three preventable diseases.
This year, global leaders had the opportunity to reinvest in the Global Fund, and there was a huge amount at stake. In fact, the Global Fund could save 20 million lives by the year 2026 with its request for $18 billion. Watch our video below to find out just how big of an impact this is.
So, how much did global...
Did you know that tuberculosis is the second leading infectious disease cause of death after COVID-19? Or that before the discovery of the actual cause of tuberculosis, the disease was thought to be hereditary?
As the global fight to end tuberculosis continues, here are seven facts you need to know about the disease.
10 million people were living with tuberculosis in 2020
In 2020, it was estimated that 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis worldwide. And in that same year, 1.5...
Storytelling is essential — it helps us understand, learn about, and discover new communities, places, and more. Every day, journalists around the world work hard to tell stories that inform and inspire others. That’s why the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign and the family of Micahel Elliott partner annually to honor these amazing storytellers. Each year, the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is awarded to a promising journalist for their outstanding work covering...