OWW logo. One World ‘Week’ is an opportunity for people from many backgrounds to: come together to focus on issues that affect us worldwide and take action.

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OWW logo

One World ‘Week’ is an opportunity for people from many backgrounds to: come together to focus on issues that affect us worldwide and take action for justice locally and globally.

Doing OWW In this presentation we use the example of Portsmouth One World Week to show how they have been organising events and involving people in them...

What happens in One World Week? social events inter-faith walks fairs with stalls displays children’s activities talks workshops discussions special OWW services drama and music games meals quizzes and more...

Who’s involved? Anyone concerned about world issues. For example, groups involved in Portsmouth have included: Portsmouth Interfaith Forum Portsmouth University Students Union Portsmouth Film Society Campaigning groups and NGOs such as: Portsmouth Fairtrade Forum Refugee Action Portsmouth Climate Action Network World Development Movement South East Hants Peace Council Cafod ; Christian Aid; Oxfam Greenpeace Solent Feminist Network Southsea Greenhouse and others.

One World Week is a national charity* OWW is not linked to any one faith or political party. It encourages involvement from all. You’re welcome to join us if you: enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds are concerned for other people around the world want to explore shared concerns such as: *Charity Number overcoming poverty - seeking justice - building peace - surviving sustainably. TOGETHER!

What’s the point? We want people to: - meet together and - celebrate living in One World with all its diversity and - have fun! We want to explore issues such as: - food and water supplies, - climate change, - living in peace and harmony with each other and with nature. We want people to take action to make a difference. “ We must all take care of each other for us all to be secure” Dr Mustafa Ali, Secretary General of African Council of Religious Leaders, April 2008

One World Week 2015 is 18 to 25th October but you can celebrate at any time. When is it ?

The Theme for 2015 is: HOPE in ACTION

How could you get involved? You could organise events where you live or work. You could get involved in an event near you. Share the insights of your community’s contacts overseas about climate change with others. OWW can help with ideas, materials etc

How to find out more: Have a look at the national website: It has lots of resources to help you put on an event Locally contact: Download a copy of OWW’s handbook: “Piecing together One World”