In 2005, Nelson Mandela gave his now famous speech at the Make Poverty History rally in London’s Trafalgar Square. Addressing a staggering crowd of 22,000 people, Nelson Mandela, along with Bob Geldof, outlined the three demands that underpinned the Make Poverty History campaign, carving the way for the eradication of extreme poverty to be realized. He said: “The steps that are needed from the developed nations are clear. The first is ensuring trade justice. I have said before that trade justice...
10 years ago today, Nelson Mandela gave this inspirational speech to 20,000 people gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square. It became a rallying cry for many of us on the journey to end extreme poverty. Nelson Mandela’s determination to see every South African treated equally, regardless of race, was echoed by a broader belief that extreme poverty is a global injustice no-one should have to endure. Several ONE staff were there to hear those words, and are still being driven by the impact...
This is the 2015 edition of our “Places to go in Africa” series; click here for the new 2016 edition! The New York Times recently published their annual list of 52 places to travel in 2015. Seeing that there were only 10 destinations from Africa in the last two years, we turned to our readers for their recommendations and travel tips of their favorite cities, countries and attractions on the continent. Maybe you can visit one of these majestic places in...
With the beginning of “awards season” upon us and the Golden Globes this Sunday, we wanted to take a look back at some of the movies and documentaries that inspired and moved us in 2014. Many of the movies on this list are nominated for Golden Globes, but some are just personal favorites of ONE staffers. Take a look at the movies below and add these to your “must watch” list – we know you have plenty of time during...
Today is Universal Children’s Day! In honor of kids everywhere, we’re celebrating the winners of the Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA). This award recognizes authors and illustrators who create accurate, quality children’s books that counter stereotypical depictions of Africa. Ifeoma Onyefulu with two of her children’s books. When Ifeoma Onyefulu began writing children’s books, she was motivated by more than just the desire to become a published author. “My child was young, and I wanted to show him what Nigeria was really like,” said Onyefulu, who...
This piece is excerpted from an article by TakePart. If Instagram followers were currency, street photographer Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York, would be a wealthy man. Known and beloved for his insightful snapshots of New Yorkers alongside their responses to philosophical questions, Stanton has taken his unfiltered approach to the world, and has just wrapped up his world tour with the United Nations, capturing moments of poverty in everyday lives everywhere. Stanton was asked to take a global tour to promote...
How will you remember Nelson Mandela? There are many ways to commemorate the life and struggle of a remarkable man. We’ve come up with ten – but we’d like to hear what your plans are. Friday July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, launched by the UN and inspired by a call from the man himself for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership when he said “it is in your hands now”. 1. Do something! Continue Mandela’s fight for social...
Films are great. They can capture your imagination and educate you about issues you might not know much about. But the best thing about films is that they tell you a story. Sometimes it can be hard to really understand what discrimination, poverty or suffering are like when it doesn’t affect you personally. The journey a films takes you on can immerse you in other lives for a few hours and help you empathize with people you’ve never met. Films can...
For me, one of the most encouraging things about ONE is its ability to unify. Putting an end to extreme, senseless poverty is something that everyone can get behind—and as a result, work on together. Over the past decade, the Christian community has boldly joined with ONE in facing the injustice of poverty head-on, a fight that many famous Christians have been encouraging for years. 1 John 3:17-18 says “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister...
Throughout history, individual acts of defiance have proved to be incredibly powerful. It takes courage to stand alone, but brave individuals often galvanise movements of people who come together and change the world. Here are some of those moments to inspire you, and remind you that one person, one voice or one action can have a big impact. 1. Salt March led by Gandhi, India, 1930 Photo Credit: Pixabay “We need to be the change we wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi When India...