Yearly Archives: 2017

Shared Honours in Primary Film Competition

Earlier in the year primary school pupils were busy learning about international development so that they could create a film not more than 4 minutes long on the theme “Its Not Fair!”, interpreted in a global context. Seven films were … Continue reading

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Manx aid – Making a real difference

What does Manx international aid get spent on? Our new exhibition Making A Difference aims to explain exactly that by showing the practical work and outcomes of the many different charities and projects that have received funding from the Manx … Continue reading

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KWC team triumphs in 10th anniversary Charity Challenge

A team from King William’s College, representing the charity Excellent Development, has serenaded their way to victory in a closely fought battle at this year’s One World Charity Challenge finals. The team, comprising of Year 12 students Harab Khan, Cameron Wheeler, … Continue reading

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Tonight’s the night!

We’re just hours away from the 10th anniversary Grand Finals of the One World Charity Challenge. Well done to all the teams who made it this far – and to all those who have taken part along the way and … Continue reading

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Thank you Zurich!

We were delighted to receive a donation of £200 from Zurich yesterday – one of 31 local charities to benefit from their charitable funds.  Earlier in the year they held a dress down day for us which brought in more … Continue reading

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Join us for a fun fundraising quiz night!

How good is your Isle of Man and worldwide knowledge? Come and find out at the One World Centre charity quiz night on Wednesday 1st March. The quiz takes place at Bar George in Douglas, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets … Continue reading

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Finding out about Fairtrade

Over 60 young students joined us at Legislative Buildings last week for the fifth Fairtrade Primary Conference. Sixteen of the Island’s primary schools took part in the event which saw students take a day out of the classroom to learn about … Continue reading

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Closing Date Approaching

If you will be between 18 and 24 inclusive at the beginning of the trip and would like to apply for the “Who Else?” opportunity to support charitable work for four weeks in Malawi, Peru or Rwanda, applications need to … Continue reading

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Who Else – Summer Expedition

If you are thinking of applying for the opportunity of going to Malawi, Rwanda or Peru this summer to work with children for a month, there is a chance to meet last year’s successful candidate on Thursday.  Emily Stephens will … Continue reading

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