Resolution Project's Social Venture Challenge
Registration is now open for the Resolution Project's Social Venture Challenge.
This opportunity is only open to 2018 One Young World delegates who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme.
21 young people sue the US government for lack of action on climate change
Written by Robert Gracin who is a former intern at One Young World. He is studying Social Relations and Policy at Michigan State University.
We hosted our first Social Impact Hack with Facebook: here’s what happened
By Safoora Biglari. Community Manager, One Young World
All photos by Charlie Oliver.
A few weeks ago, One Young World (OYW) hosted its first ever Social Impact Hack at Facebook's Brock St offices. Facebook has been a dear partner of OYW for several years now - we have collaborated on a number of initiatives, including the Facebook Social Entrepreneurship Award and the OYW x Facebook Caucus in New York with Facebook's VP of Global Marketing Solutions, Carolyn Everson.
Upcycling, water security & indigenous rights: initiatives you need to know about this month
In an effort to further share the incredible work of the OYW Ambassador community, we’ve launched our monthly list of top projects you need to know about.
Democrat vs Republican: meet 2 young congressional candidates running for office
Election season is in full swing in the United States, with candidates battling it out in the midterm elections across the country. With the recent victory of 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the New York congressional primary, attention has quickly shifted towards the young candidates who’ve thrown their hats into the ring. Across the country, young Democrats and Republicans are determined to mark a new course in their country’s political history.
#SOSNICARAGUA: When Church bells signal an impending massacre
This article discusses how the past 3 months have constituted organized and systematic violence by government forces against citizens in Nicaragua and details steps the International community can take to help end the bloodshed. The article reflects the views of its author, who wishes to remain anonymous.
Peace at last: Eritrea and Ethiopia end 20 Years of standoff
The article reflects the views of its author, Meron Semedar*
The 1998-2000 War between Eritrea and Ethiopia was Africa’s deadliest border war. An estimated 100,000 troops died from both sides, many families on the border were displaced, many towns were demolished and many civilians who lived in both countries were deported to their respective countries.
OYW Ambassadors react to Israel’s contentious nation-state law
One Young World Ambassadors have reacted with dismay to Israel’s highly-controversial new nation state law, which has been widely condemned for promoting segregated communities.
Ambassadors in the region immediately criticised the law, saying it “kills any chance for a just future between the Israelis and the Palestinians” and sends “a message that non-Jewish citizens in Israel are not welcomed”.