Alexandra De Col, a Youth Ambassador from Italy, is weighing in on why it‘s crucial that the world comes together as one to finally see an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was, “teamwork, not superstars, that made Euro 2020 magical.” Everyone expected the individual stars like Ronaldo, Lukaku, and Mbapp to lead Portugal, Belgium, or France to victory. But Italy, Denmark, and Switzerland were the teams making headlines during the tournament.
And on 11 July, Italy won the European Football...
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Earlier this year, we celebrated Malala Day and Mandela Day: two incredible changemakers who have dedicated their lives to fighting injustice. As part of the celebrations, we composed a list of 10 well-known activists who lead, educate, and inspire us to change the world, and asked ONE supporters to vote for their favourite.
Over 7,000 supporters from around the globe cast their votes. Here are the top three voted activists:
In first place is 18-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
In second...
ONE activists are presented many opportunities — from the chance to meet with local lawmakers to enact change, to helping you further your activism, and more. And being a part of ONE can help individuals grow both professionally and personally when it comes to their futures.
Preslav Mitranov, a 2016-2017 alumnus of our ONE Youth Ambassador program in Belgium, is weighing in on just that. Here‘s how being a part of ONE helped him.
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Being a child of mixed heritage in Germany, as well as the first to study in my family, I have had to demonstrate a great deal of perseverance and determination to be able to move forward in life. Growing up, I realized first-hand how overly similar public discussions are and how this often leads to uniform decisions that are inherently unrepresentative of the people they affect. I have felt first-hand the effects of scarcity, poverty, and the resulting stigmatization...
At the weekend, England, the country that hosted the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, got off to a winning start at the Euros. Unfortunately, the commitments from G7 leaders were definitely not a win. In the fight to end the pandemic and tackle global poverty, leaders completely missed the goal.
The WHO is calling for 70% of the global population to be vaccinated by this time next year. But the commitments made by G7 leaders this weekend would only...
As someone who is from a family of teachers I have always been interested in education, and have been appreciative of the opportunities and learning resources that I’ve had access to. When I was 18, I spent a year volunteering as a teacher in eSwatini, which opened my eyes to the wide global disparities in access to education. Seeing the impact of barriers to education on not just an individual child’s life but also on the whole country’s economic...
World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April – has recently wrapped up, and our Youth Ambassadors in Belgium are still thrilled about the opportunity they had in making their voices heard with their elected officials on an issue they have dearly at heart: global vaccine access as the fastest way to end the pandemic for everyone, everywhere.
Throughout the week, our young activists met with 23 decision-makers, including members of the European Parliament (MEPs)...
Over the past year, we’ve all seen just how important it is to work together to make the world a better, more equal place. At ONE, our fight is bigger, better, and bolder than ever to face the challenges and opportunities of our time. But, creating big change requires a group effort and we’ll need you to get involved!
Here are 5 things you can do to make sure we start tipping the scales:
Find a cause.
Start your journey as an...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, people have adapted to a new normal and changes to everyday life. To help you navigate this new normal, we have put together a list of resources — from ways to support your community to online classes and museums — that can help any activist looking for ways to get involved, even from their homes.
Good news updates
The last year has seen a lot of uncertainty, with frightening and heartbreaking moments and news. But reminders...
Europe and Africa have a long, chequered history – politically, economically, and culturally. However, thanks largely to the relics of colonization, the relationship between the two continents still appears to lack sufficient balance and has the trappings of a donor-recipient arrangement when it can be so much more – a balanced, equitable, and mutually beneficial partnership.
Defining a new era
Europe and Africa are currently working towards a new partnership that will address issues such as trade, economic development, migration, and...