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Free Global Teacher Award training for Isle of Man teachers

As part of our activities funded by the Isle of Man Government, we are delighted to offer the Global Teachers Award (GTA) training to Isle of Man teachers free of charge this summer term. The GTA is a one-day course … Continue reading

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Ballakermeen win £5,000 for Play Action International in One World Charity Challenge

Play Action International, a charity that creates opportunities for disadvantaged children around the world to learn, develop and heal through play, has received a £5,000 donation after a team representing them from Ballakermeen High School were judged to be the … Continue reading

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DEC Ukraine Street Appeal raises over £18,500

We’re pleased to confirm that, as a result of our street collection in the Isle of Man, we have now been able to send more than £18,500 to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to help DEC charities and their partners … Continue reading

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DEC Ukraine Appeal – please help

The Disasters Emergency Committee has called an appeal to help those affected by the terrible conflict in Ukraine, including both people still in Ukraine and those who have fled to neighbouring countries. DEC charities and their local partners are already … Continue reading

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Douglas Fairtrade Trail launched for Fairtrade Fortnight

Download the Fairtrade Trail leaflet here To mark Fairtrade Fortnight and the approach to our 15th year as a Fairtrade Island, the Isle of Man Fairtrade Group and One World Centre have devised a fun walking trail to follow through … Continue reading

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DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal collection at Tesco 8th January

Tesco has very kindly allowed us to hold a collection for the DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal this Saturday 8th January. You should find volunteers instore from around 10am to 5pm. Following the launch of the appeal in December, DEC member … Continue reading

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New Year, new address!

The One World Centre is moving. From Tuesday 4th January 2022 we will be operating from our new office on Howard Street, Douglas, IM1 2EQ (visitors will find the door along the side of the Promenade Church building but please … Continue reading

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DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

You may have heard that the Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an urgent appeal for Afghanistan where children are already dying of starvation. A million more under the age of five are said to be at risk of dying over … Continue reading

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And the winners are…

On so-called Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, it feels like a good time to announce the winners of our SDG Art Competition on the subject of Being a Responsible Consumer. This was a competition … Continue reading

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March for climate action 6th November

To coincide with COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow, the Isle of Man Climate Change Coalition and IoM Friends of the Earth are organising a march through Douglas this Saturday 6th November for anyone wishing to show their support for … Continue reading

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