One World Week - 17th to 24th October

One World Week is a development education charity (Registered Charity Number: 1107762). We are interested in raising awareness and understanding. Simply put, our aim is to help others understand more about issues that affect us all so that positive action can be taken.

Each year, thousands of people take part in One World Week events across the country. The week is always in October, although events can and do happen all year round. These events have been organised by volunteers with one common purpose: to let others know about some of the global issues that affect us all & to recognise we can all be part of the change.

Why do we do this?

We believe that when we come together collectively to learn about injustice and inequality, we are prompted to do something about it ~ great things can happen!

In coming together and undertanding each other's perspective, our own lives can be transformed and enriched.

One World Week can only happen through its supporters. The supporters plan, organise and publicise events. The office stimulates and provides ideas and resources.

So...

One World Week is an annual opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together to learn about global justice, to spread that learning and to use it to take action for justice locally and globally, by:

• Working together in caring for the earth and its resources
• Taking action for justice, equality, peace and fullness of life for all
• Building relationships of mutual respect that cross boundaries
• Running local events that celebrate the diversity of cultures in our communities

Is One World Week for you?

OWW is open to anyone to take part.

Take a look at what we believe if our aims strike a chord with you, then OWW is for you, whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your affiliations.

If you want to take part in learning together about what people can do to address global issues, then OWW is for you.

If you want to celebrate the diversity of cultures in Britain today, or where ever you are, and enjoy each others company, as you discover shared values and work together on common concerns, then OWW is for you.