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The One World Centre (Isle of Man) is a development education charity with a mission to educate for a fair and sustainable world for everyone. Manx Registered Charity No. 1192.
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OWC becomes Island Innovation Ambassador
We’re pleased to announce the One World Centre has become an ambassador of the Island Innovation programme, helping to connect the Isle of Man with other diverse island communities around the world to develop and share solutions and good practices … Continue reading
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Free screening of 2040 – Please note this event is now postponed
Blein Vie Noa – and what better way to start the New Year than to look ahead to how we’d like the world to be in the future? We’re delighted to host, in association with the Isle of Man Climate … Continue reading
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DEC Coronavirus Appeal
Did you know there are no ventilators at all in Somalia and only 4 in South Sudan and 5 in the Democratic Republic of Congo? The DEC Coronavirus Appeal, launched earlier this year, seeks to help the most vulnerable and … Continue reading
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Join our Transatlantic Slave Trade guided walk around Peel
We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join a guided walk with OWC Chair (and Blue Badge Guide!) Phil Craine around Peel to visit locations associated with the transatlantic slave trade. We’ll be exploring how the Isle of Man played a … Continue reading
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One World Week compilation
Wondering what ideas people have to make the world a better place? We’ve compiled all the suggestions we received during One World Week here for you to browse!
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It’s One World Week!
Welcome to One World Week, a time when we reflect on global issues that affect us all and how we can make a positive difference. This year we are asking a simple question: what is one idea that would make … Continue reading
OWCC Charity Showcase
It was great to see so many enthusastic students at our Meet the Charities Day yesterday. This is one of the most difficult parts of the Charity Challenge project – deciding which of the many wonderful charities they want to … Continue reading
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Poems for a better world
Sadly the One World Poetry Slam was unable to take place this year due to the restrictions around coronavirus. However we did throw open a challenge to Year 7 and 8 students to write a poem reflecting on their experiences … Continue reading
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Join us at the mini Global Village at Douglas Fun Day!
We couldn’t hold our usual Global Village at Tynwald Day this year but there’s still a chance to catch “Global Village Lite” at Douglas Fun Day Saturday 1st August. Running from 1pm – 5pm on the playing fields at Nobles … Continue reading
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DEC street collection this Saturday 25th July
We’re desperately looking for volunteers to help with a street collection in support of the DEC Coronavirus Appeal this Saturday 25th July. We have permission to collect in Douglas, Ramsey, Port Erin, Castletown and Peel between 10am and 5pm. If … Continue reading
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