At ONE, we’re big fans of activism. Activism and action are at the heart of change, and ONE has a network of activists and supporters who are working towards that every day.
Now, you could read the Merriam-Webster definition, but why click away? Activism is anything that works toward raising awareness for a variety of issues or making a change. It’s about demanding fairness and dignity for everyone. That’s what we’re all about at ONE: bringing activists together and being...
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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...
We’ve been busy at ONE these last few months. As the crises of climate, COVID-19, conflict, and their economic aftershocks threaten our future, we refuse to fall into despair. Instead, we took action as part of the GenerAction movement, asking world leaders to do what it takes to tackle the crises we’re facing.
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With our amazing ONE Activists, we toured dozens of cities and held stalls, joined festivals, and played games. We met with politicians, mobilised people in our communities,...
The summer is a great time to relax and recharge. It’s also a great time to take stock of your activism work and give it a refresh.
With warmer weather and longer days, you can fill your free time working to change the world for the better. And some of it may be easier than you think. That’s why we’re sharing nine easy ways to kickstart your activism this summer.
Keep reading to find out!
Start a summer reading list
The summer is...
Around the world, we’re seeing people fighting back and taking the future into their own hands. Those who are delivering vital services and pressing for a change in their local communities and countries. Those who are ready to demand action and rebuild our world for the better, for everyone. They are GenerAction. Are you ready to get to know some of them?
Eseosa, Nigeria
A pharmacy student and health activist that believes in the power of youth-led initiatives, Eseosa launched CHRONmate...
We‌ are living in a moment that will define our generation. Conflict, COVID-19, climate change, and their economic aftershocks, threaten our future, our security, and our hopes for progress and equality. Without action, millions of people will face extreme poverty and hunger. Millions more will continue to be denied access to basic healthcare like vaccines and medicines, putting lives at risk from preventable, treatable diseases.
But we can fix this
We refuse to break under these crises or the cycle of...
 Ione Gildroy is a Youth Ambassador from the UK.
In March, I went to the international youth climate strike in Edinburgh and was overwhelmed by the huge number of protesters. They were chanting for climate justice and gender equality, and against racism, with many protesters also carrying banners and flags in support of Ukraine.
With this current crisis in Ukraine, it has become even more clear how important international aid is. Sanctions in Russia will have a global impact on...
On 17-18 February, African and European leaders will gather for the AU-EU Summit to discuss a renewed partnership between the two continents. As the world continues to grapple with the spread of COVID-19, new variants, and the economic aftershocks of the crisis, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Leaders from both continents owe it to their youngest citizens to address both the pandemic and rising inequality in order to secure their futures. ONE activists across Africa and Europe are therefore calling...
While leaders from the 20 most powerful countries came together in Rome to talk about the biggest challenges facing the world, a troupe of ONE’s Youth Ambassadors took over the streets of Rome outside the summit.
Hanging posters, stencilling the pavements, projecting messages on monuments — basically lighting up the city to get world leaders’ and media attention on their urgent message: the only way to end the global pandemic is to urgently get COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere.
Inside the...
In her 2018 speech at the UN’s climate change conference, Greta Thunberg said, “you are never too small to make a differenceâ€. The 18-year-old Swedish climate activist’s passion, determination, and firm belief that it is in everyone’s hands to challenge the status quo have inspired many of us to make a difference too. Globally, ONE supporters voted Greta as their favourite activist, followed by Nelson Mandela.
But to mark International Youth Day, we want to turn the spotlight on a...