One World Centre Isle of Man

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 and provide the inspiration to contribute to building an equitable future for all.  Find out more here.

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 and the Forestry Department erected it on our outside wall.

A plaque explaining each piece has been ordered from the Manx Workshop for the Disabled.  Do come and have a look!

We would like to thank all all St John’s for their creative work.

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 Ambassador, will be stimulating us to think more about life beyond our shores.

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 global issues stemming from years of travelling prior to settling down in the Isle of Man.  “Now I have children of my own, I am keen to ensure they have an understanding and respect for people in other parts of the world and they appreciate both the global impacts and the opportunities they have to influence this in the way they live.  I know fundraising in the current economic climate will not be easy but am really looking forward to working with Rosemary and the One World Centre to help make sure our young people have wide horizons.”

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 July.

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 soon after we open at 1200.

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.  It is initially for 6 months for a salary of £10,000, beginning in September, and will be based in St Johns.  This is a new post and successful performance could result in ongoing employment.

Download the job description and person specification.  To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience would enable you to tackle this job effectively.  E-mail: info@owciom.org

Closing Date: 1200 Friday 29 June

Interview Date: Wednesday 11 July (likely to be late afternoon/evening)

The 2012 Send My Friend to School campaign is now in full swing for this Summer term. The aim is that 8-14 year-olds learn about the crisis in education and become active global citizens by reminding world leaders to keep to the education promises made in 2000 and provide quality primary education for every girl and boy worldwide by 2015.

The campaign this year is Olympic themed, as pupils will be learning about the Great Global Education Race 2000-2015 and will find out why some countries are on target and others are lagging behind in getting universal primary education.  Sign your school up and you will be sent a free DVD for use in class or assembly, plus posters and stickers, and there are masses of downloadable teaching resources available on-line.  Have a look