Who we are
The One World Centre is a Development Education Centre recognised by Think Global (formerly the DEA).
We are a membership rather than a fundraising organisation, financially supported by leading aid agencies, individuals, and the Department of Education.
What we do
Our mission is to raise awareness of global poverty, inequality and injustice, and encourage a response.
We highlight the scandal of the poverty most of the world’s people live in today, balancing this with stories of hope and progress, and celebrating life and culture in developing countries.
We emphasize how the Island is inextricably connected with the wider world. And most importantly, we look at how global problems can be addressed in our attitudes, our campaigning, our purchasing and our lifestyles.
How we do it
- Providing resources: At our resource centre in St Johns, teachers, youth leaders and the public can access more than 1,400 books, magazines, CD ROMs, posters, DVDs, videos, games and photo packs on development issues.
- Visiting schools: We run a whole range of school activities to bring global citizenship into the curriculum, as well as twilight and teacher training sessions for primary and secondary teachers.
- Campaigning: Networking with local environmental and aid organisations, we campaign to raise awareness of major global issues and encourage local people to get involved.
- Community outreach: We attend events, speak at meetings, produce quarterly newsletters, and maintain a high profile in the media. We are also compiling a Manx Development Directory of people who have worked overseas with a development project, or have set up a Manx registered charity in the developing world.
Who we’re supported by
- Isle of Man Department of Education
- H&S Davidson Trust
- Christian Aid
- Oxfam
- Manx Co-operative Society
- IOM Friends of the Earth
- Tearfund
- Cafod
- Amnesty International
- AFD Software
Donations
If you would like to assist with our work, a donation can be made via our PayPal donate button above.