One World Centre Isle of Man

Tynwald Day is usually an unbelievably busy day for the One World Centre, with our Global Village in full swing at the Arboretum as part of the Manx National Day celebrations. It’s all a bit different this year but we are still celebrating cultural diversity in a virtual way with a look at some of the national holidays celebrated by the many other cultures represented in the Isle of Man. To start with, we’ve uploaded information for two very different countries – Chile and China – and we’ll be adding more locations in the coming days. Find out where you’d do a cueca and where you need to watch out for a Nian!

To celebrate Earth Day, the World’s Largest Lesson has come up with a great activity for children to link with their older relatives (remotely at the moment, of course) to reflect on climate change through generations. It’s a simple but effective way to draw out observations, connect with others and share positive action. Can be done any time, not just today!

https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/learning-for-earth-day-22nd-april/

Are you able to speak another language? Local charity Thare Machi Education is working with its UK counterpart to deliver online messages about coronavirus and the health measures people should take to protect themselves. They are looking for help with translating this into other languages and dialects (particularly from African, Asian and South American regions) and getting this information out to remoter parts of the world. More info in the link here: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/translators-sought-for-african-asian-and-south-american-languages/

The Isle of Man Government has opened the application window for its International Development Partnerships (deadline now extended to 1st May 2020).

This funding stream was established to create longer term partnerships between the Isle of Man Government and respected and recognised international charities to facilitate lasting and sustainable change.

For the 2020-2022 funding cycle there are two themes – climate change and displaced persons. One partnership will be established on each theme.

For full eligibility criteria and the online application form please go to https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/cabinet-office/international-development/funding-streams/international-development-partnerships/

We’re delighted to offer a free community screening of Honeyland, an award-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary set in rural Macedonia about the challenges faced by a female wild beekeeper whose life is thrown into turmoil when a nomadic family moves nearby and seek to replicate her success but ignore her wisdom and ancient techniques. The film exposes the fundamental tension between nature and humanity, harmony and discord, exploitation and sustainability.

The screening will take place at The Embassy Room above The British pub on North Quay, Douglas, at 7pm on Wednesday 11th March. No need to book, just turn up.

NB The film is in Turkish with English subtitles.

This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight highlights cocoa farmers in West Africa, and especially women cocoa farmers, who often struggle to earn a living income.

By supporting Fairtrade you can help give farmers and workers a safety net that protects them from low prices for their crops and also pass on the Fairtrade Premium, an extra amount that allows them to make their farms and communities stronger or invest in climate resilience and adaptation.

Fairtrade is also supporting more women cocoa farmers by making sure they have a voice in their community and are represented in decision-making.

To mark this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, we were asked, along with representatives of the Isle of Man Fairtrade Group, to contribute to Manx Radio’s Perspective programme, broadcast on Sunday 1st March. You can catch it again on demand on manxradio.com.

In the meantime don’t forget to check the Fairtrade Isle of Man Facebook page for all the latest on Fairtrade on the Island.