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Join us for a fun fundraising quiz night!

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

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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Closing Date Approaching

If you will be between 18 and 24 inclusive at the beginning of the trip and would like to apply for the “Who Else?” opportunity to support charitable work for four weeks in Malawi, Peru or Rwanda, applications need to … Continue reading

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Who Else – Summer Expedition

If you are thinking of applying for the opportunity of going to Malawi, Rwanda or Peru this summer to work with children for a month, there is a chance to meet last year’s successful candidate on Thursday.  Emily Stephens will … Continue reading

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Who Else? – Summer Expedition

Calling all adventurous young Manx people! Are you interested in other cultures? Would you like to help children in South America or Africa? The One World Centre is working with the Karsons Family Foundation and Quest Overseas to sponsor one … Continue reading

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Refutree at Ronaldsway Airport

The refugee challenge has continued throughout the year and the Manx Government has not yet agreed to welcome any Syrians here.  Our contribution to the Save The Children Festival of Trees at the Airport features a Refutree. We would like to … Continue reading

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Thought for the Day for One World Week

This week 5 students from King Williams College prepared Thought for the Day for Manx Radio for One World Week on the Sustainable Development Goals.  They thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and you can listen to their Thoughts: Serena Bennett Sam … Continue reading

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Sustainable Development Goals

Have you ever wondered whether the world is a better place now than it was 40 years ago?  Will we ever be able to tell whether international aid has been any lasting use?  The Sustainable Development Goals set targets for … Continue reading

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Fairtrade Sales for One World Week

What better way to be part of One World Week than to enjoy Fairtrade food and drink and get some Christmas Shopping done early? If you live in the south of the Island, then please go to St Columba’s church … Continue reading

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Students meet the charities as part of the One World Charity Challenge

On  Wednesday last week some hundred students from six educational establishments came to St Ninian’s Church to meet representatives of the charities they could choose for this year’s One World Charity Challenge.  At 08:00 the following morning more than 20 … Continue reading

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