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The case for international aid

Posted on September 11, 2021 by One World Centre

International aid saves and improves lives around the world but is still a contentious issue for those who believe the money should stay on-Island. With a general election coming up and the prospect of new MHKs in Tynwald, we look … Continue reading →

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Help for those fleeing or displaced in Afghanistan

Posted on September 8, 2021 by One World Centre

We are hearing many voices of concern from Island residents concerning events in Afghanistan. Even before the Taliban takeover, the UN projected that some 12 million people (30% of the population) would face insecurity and malnutrition. 3.5 million are displaced … Continue reading →

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Slave trade links highlighted in collaboration with Manx National Heritage

Posted on August 27, 2021 by One World Centre

We have been pleased to work with Manx National Heritage to create a Google Arts and Culture online story about the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its connections to Peel, now available here: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/aAWRvefqDZ8o4g The presentation is based on a guided … Continue reading →

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Closing date for Responsible Consumer Art Competition

Posted on July 22, 2021 by One World Centre

Just a reminder the closing date for the art competition is Friday 23rd July. If you have any difficulty in getting your entry in – for example, if you are currently isolating – please call 800464 and we will make … Continue reading →

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Workshop on Climate Change for Small Businesses

Posted on July 12, 2021 by One World Centre

We’re pleased to announce we will be hosting a free workshop on Climate Change for small Manx businesses. This will take place at The Nunnery Campus, Old Castletown Road in Douglas on Thursday 29th July. The workshop is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Great day at Global Village

Posted on July 11, 2021 by One World Centre

Thank you to everyone who made the Global Village such a fantastic event last week. It was a great celebration of cultural diversity – both in food and performances – and it was brilliant to have charities and groups working … Continue reading →

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Visit us at the Global Village

Posted on July 1, 2021 by One World Centre

It’s July, it’s the Isle of Man, Tynwald Day is nearly here – it must be time for the Global Village! After an enforced break last year, we are looking forward to another family-friendly celebration of food, fun, song, music … Continue reading →

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Free screening of Kiss the Ground

Posted on May 31, 2021 by One World Centre

The next free screening in our ‘Sustainable Futures’ film season is Kiss the Ground. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, Kiss the Ground reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilise Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and … Continue reading →

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Responsible Consumer Art Competition launched

Posted on May 24, 2021 by One World Centre

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new art competition on the theme Being a Responsible Consumer. Reflecting on Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), our competition asks young people and adults to think about all the … Continue reading →

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Jumble for Jabs – a way to help provide vaccine equity

Posted on May 19, 2021 by One World Centre

With the Isle of Man well up in the tables for most number of people vaccinated against Covid-19, we thought it was time to turn our attention to the many low income countries who are struggling to get access to … Continue reading →

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