8 people who broke the law to change the world - ONE.org US
Mar 6, 2020 · Liu Xiaobo. Liu Xiaobo was a Chinese writer, professor, and human rights activist who called for political reforms and the end of communist single-party rule. Liu was detained in 2008 because of his work with the Charter 08 manifesto. The manifesto called for an independent legal system, freedom of association, and the end of one-party rule in ...
67 things Nelson Mandela said that made the world a better place
Jul 18, 2015 · To commemorate the lifetime of years he devoted to us, here are 67 iconic Nelson Mandela quotes that, in my opinion, made the world a better place: “Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”. “If I had my time over I would do the same again.”.
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9 acts of individual defiance that changed the world
Apr 30, 2014 · 1. Salt March led by Gandhi, India, 1930. Photo Credit: Pixabay. “We need to be the change we wish to see in the world.”. – Gandhi. When India was a British colony, the British Raj imposed a hefty tax on the import of salt. This affected all Indians regardless of wealth or class, and so had the power to galvanise millions.
5 incredible poems from across Africa - ONE.org Global
Mar 21, 2017 · 2. “Do not fear the past” — Zuhura Seng’enge. “Do not fear the past. It is painful. but it is real. Blood was spilt and people died. but love and unity had survived.”. – Do not fear the past. This poem is not only a reflection on history, but also a …
10 female inventors you should definitely know about
Mar 8, 2023 · 4. Maria Telkes – The first 100% solar powered house. This Hungarian scientist is famous for creating the first thermoelectric power generator in 1947. With this technology and the principles of semiconductor thermoelectricity, Maria Telkes designed the first solar heating system for the Dover Sun House in Dover, Massachusetts, and the first ...
ONE Campus creates change by mobilizing college students
ONE Campus creates change by mobilizing college students across the country to learn about extreme global poverty and the challenges it creates; campaigning on campus about the opportunity to eradicate extreme poverty; and advocating for smart, lifesaving investments and US development policies. It’s not easy work, but the numbers don’t lie ...
10 music collaborations that changed the world - ONE.org US
Apr 16, 2014 · This sold-out concert, organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, was the first benefit concert that brought artists ranging from the legendary Beatles to Bob Dylan for a humanitarian cause.The concert, held in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, raised awareness on the refugee crisis in Bangladesh after the 1970 Bhola cyclone, and more than $200,000 dollars for relief efforts.
Bono - ONE.org US
Lead singer, U2. Co-founder, ONE and (RED) The lead singer of Irish rock band U2, Bono was born Paul David Hewson in Dublin. He met the Edge, Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton at school, and in 1978 U2 was formed. Acknowledged as one of the best live acts in the world, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 ...