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...
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By Jaswanth Madhavan, ONE policy team
We know how important toilets are in the fight against water contamination and diarrheal disease. But because of infrastructure and cost, conventional toilets don’t always work in developing countries – and as a result, 35% of the world’s population to lack access to basic, working toilets.
Fortunately, there are a few cost-effective, eco-friendly, sustainable toilet solutions out there that work for all kinds of environments. It’s creative thinking like this that can help increase the number of people who have...
Let us continue to fight poverty, injustice and gross inequality; let us be that “great generation” Nelson Mandela spoke of nine years ago in Trafalgar Square and bring an end to extreme poverty.
G20 Disappoints as Global Poverty Challenge Ducked Again
ONE is criticizing world leaders at the G20 Summit in Los Cabos for failing to take concrete action tackling extreme poverty despite repeated promises.
At a summit dominated by the eurozone crisis G20 leaders failed to recognize that investing in Africa is a big part of the solution to the global economic crisis, says anti-poverty group ONE. Bill Gates' report on financing development does however provide a new opportunity for leaders to make good on their promises in the years ahead.
Statement by ONE on recent media reports.
ONE to Expand The Living Proof Project to Reach New Audiences in More Countries with New Success Stories and Innovative Content.
Commitment Sets Bar for Upcoming G8 Summit.
Reinforces Importance of Live-Saving Initiatives in International Affairs Budget.
Focus on Investments in Women to Fight Extreme Poverty.