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Get yourself down to the Global Village

Posted on June 29, 2018 by wendy

It’s almost July so it’s almost time for the Global Village. Each year we try to bring an international dimension to the Tynwald Day celebrations to mark our cultural diversity and the Isle of Man’s place in the wider world. This … Continue reading →

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Ramsey triumphant in Charity Challenge

Posted on April 23, 2018 by wendy

A team from Ramsey Grammar School, representing the Pahar Trust, has clinched this year’s One World Charity Challenge competition, winning £3,500 for the charity that works to improve education and healthcare for children in Nepal. The finals of the annual … Continue reading →

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Catch our Island Voices exhibition before 17th March

Posted on March 8, 2018 by wendy

We were thrilled to launch the inaugural exhibition showcasing our Island Voices – Journeys to the Isle of Man project at the Manx Museum last week. The project was inspired by the findings in the 2016 Census that we have people … Continue reading →

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Finding out about Fairtrade

Posted on February 1, 2018 by wendy

Another year, another Fairtrade Primary Conference! Around 60 primary schoolchildren from around the Island joined us again for the 2018 conference where they learned about Fairtrade, how it benefits small scale farmers and producers across the world – and how … Continue reading →

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We’re recruiting!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by wendy

After six years in post, our director Rosemary Clarke is retiring at Christmas. This means we are looking for a new person to lead the One World Centre forwards in the new year. This is an exciting opportunity for a … Continue reading →

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Manx aid – Making a real difference

Posted on April 27, 2017 by wendy

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

Posted on April 12, 2017 by wendy

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!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by wendy

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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Join us for a fun fundraising quiz night!

Posted on February 6, 2017 by wendy

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

Posted on January 30, 2017 by wendy

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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