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Exciting visit to Bangladesh

Manx residents, Hugh and Sandra Davidson, are working with Oxfam, co-funding a project in Bangladesh, and invited the One World Centre Director, Rosemary Clarke, to visit the project with Alex Wotton from Manx Radio and Pete Smith from Oxfam.  Rosemary … Continue reading

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UN Day Address Donation

A big thank you to the United Nations Association of the Isle of Man for not only providing a very interesting talk from Tim Cullen at the UN Day Annual Address on 24 October but also for donating the proceeds … Continue reading

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One World Charity Challenge

On Friday 12th October the students who have agreed to take part in this year’s One World Charity Challenge met with representatives of local charities.  It was their opportunity to interview the charity representatives to help them decide which one … Continue reading

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One World Week

This year One World Week runs from 21-28th October on the theme of “Sharing Destiny – Moving Towards One World”  In the aftermath of the Sustainable Development Summit in Rio, the Olympics and Paralympics, this could help capture the imagination … Continue reading

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New Mural

In the Summer Term 2011 all the pupils at St John’s School were involved in the design and painting of a mural to go outside our office.  Our Patron, Lord Lieutenant Adam Wood, received the individual pieces from the children … Continue reading

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AGM + 1.4 Billion Reasons

Come and join us for our AGM next Friday, 21st September, at Jabberwocky, Douglas.  The formal part begins at 1730, will be brief and will be followed by the multi-media presentation: 1.4 Billion Reasons.  Kristina Crawford, the Island’s Global Poverty … Continue reading

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Welcome to Wendy

Wendy Shimmin has started work this week helping us with our fundraising efforts.  She comes from a background in Marketing/PR and journalism, most recently working at Britannia International, part of the Co-operative Group. Wendy has had a long-term interest in … Continue reading

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Fundraiser Post

Apologies for removing the information early.  I have reinstated the page with the information and would like to confirm that the closing date is 1200 this Friday, 29 June, at 1200 noon and the interviews will be on Wednesday 11 … Continue reading

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Tynwald Day approaches

The line up for our Global Village on Thursday 5th July continues to grow.  There will be a range of activities to try and some cookies to taste.  We’ve just recruited a Bulgarian singer who is likely to be performing … Continue reading

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Job Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about sustainability and global justice, in order to raise funds and to broaden our donor base. This vacancy is full time, 35 hours per week, and flexible working is required.  … Continue reading

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