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Strong primary healthcare will help Nigeria respond to infectious disease outbreaks like #COVID19 and by providing platforms for rapid interventions. Watch the video below and sign this petition to #MakeNaijaStronger ➡️bit.ly/2wKjbrI.

These words echo through South Africa's G20 theme: Solidarity. Equality. Sustainability. As we celebrate his legacy during #MandelaMonth let's reflect the spirit of global justice Nelson Mandela championed. #MandelaLegacy #G20Africa #SustainableFuture

Amazing to have been part of the @TEDCountdown summit #Nairobi #youth #climate #forum held past Saturday delving into various aspects of #SDG13 #advocacy and #communication. @GGI_Kenya @lizwathuti #GAYO @ShujaazInc @ONEChampions @ONEinAfrica @afrikananjuru @TEDx #climateawareness

Meet Doreen Michelo, a Zambian agripreneur tackling food insecurity through affordable, locally-grown produce. Despite sky-high interest rates, she’s built Pluck n Plate ZM formerly known as Mzala Enterprise Ltd from grit and purpose. Lower capital costs = more jobs, better food access, faster growth. #54FacesofAfrica #CutTheCost #g20social #G20Africa #Zambia

#54FacesofAfrica: Meet Nomhle Maggie Mliswa the owner of Summerhill Farm Nomhle Maggie Mliswa, known as Norma, is the powerhouse behind Summerhill Farm, one of Zimbabwe’s most impactful smart agribusinesses. From hotelier to agripreneur, she’s built a 345-hectare farm that employs over 350 people (two-thirds women), champions climate-smart agriculture and uplifts her rural community through food security, clean water, education and jobs. But like many African entrepreneurs, Norma’s journey has been shaped by the high cost of capital. Without access to affordable financing, she’s had to grow cautiously, scaling maize and wheat slowly, adopting lean operations and forming a Smart JV partnership to pool resources and resilience. Norma’s story reminds us that the cost of capital is not just financial, it’s deeply human. “Lower interest rates would let us upgrade equipment, increase yields and focus on sustainability,” she says. With the right financial tools, her impact could double boosting rural economies and feeding more families. As we tell the stories of #54FacesOfAfrica, Norma represents the spirit of Africa’s entrepreneurs: determined, visionary and ready to thrive if only capital came at a fair cost. #FinancingAfricasDreams #G20SouthAfrica #Africa

For Pauline Otila (@apivent), the cost of capital didn’t stop her, it shaped her into a strategic, community-first entrepreneur. Imagine what she could do if the financing structures worked with African women. 🐝💰 #54FacesOfAfrica #CostOfCapital #InvestInWomen #AfricanEnterprises

#54FacesofAfrica: Meet Pauline Otila, Kenya’s Queen Bee of Change Pauline Otila is a trailblazing Kenyan entrepreneur and founder of Apiculture Venture Limited (@apivent), home to the Golden Beehive Products brand. With over 18 years of experience, she’s turning sustainable beekeeping into a powerful tool for economic empowerment, especially for rural women and youth. Her business supports over 3,000 women, engages 6,000+ youth and works with communities across 10+ regions in Kenya to provide training, modern equipment, and a ready market for quality hive products. Guided by a mission to build an inclusive, eco-conscious apiculture ecosystem, Pauline’s work uplifts lives while preserving biodiversity through pollinator conservation and sustainable hive production. But access to capital or rather, the lack of it has defined Pauline’s journey as much as her vision has. Financing gaps exposed deep gender inequities in agribusiness, pushing her to build with creativity, collaboration, and community. High interest rates meant growing slowly and smartly investing in what mattered: training, value addition, and trust. “If we had affordable capital,” Pauline says, “we could scale faster, reach more regions, and empower even more women with dignity and income.” Her story is a reminder that when African entrepreneurs are trusted with the right tools, they don’t just grow businesses, they transform futures. 🍯✨ #54FacesOfAfrica #WomenInAgribusiness #BeeTheChange #CostOfCapital #AfricanEntrepreneurs #EconomicEmpowerment #YouthDay2025 #youthday25

It’s #YouthDay in South Africa. 🇿🇦 Imagine the system actually worked for young entrepreneurs. What would YOU do with fair, accessible funding? It’s possible, if the G20 listens. #54FacesofAfrica #FinanceOurDreams #G20Africa

They call Africa a risk. But the real risk is? Missing the return. From fintech to youth power, Africa is booming, and we’re here to prove it. 🎥 Join us this #AfricaDay as we travel to Joburg, Abuja & Dakar. #AfricaMonth #ONECampaign #AfricaDay2025 #InvestInAfrica

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Big news at ONE! 📢 We are thrilled to announce that Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli will be our new President & CEO. With 25 years of advocacy experience, Ndidi will lead us through our next chapter of impact as we work to build a more just & equal world. Welcome to the team, @ndidiNwuneli! go.one.org/3I5nXBr

When it comes to coverage of the impacts of climate change in Africa, it's important to get the full story. There are some opportunities, alongside the challenges. Below is an example — share this post with a friend now to get the word out there. 👇

Is education the secret weapon for peace? This crucial discussion between our UK Community Leaders and @ONEChampions from Nigeria starts at 1PM WAT on Jan 24. Save your spot: twitter.com/i/spaces/1jMJg…

Meet @BisratFikadu, a #ONEActivist and climate justice activist from Butajira, Ethiopia! Growing up, he saw firsthand the impact of climate change on his community. #ActivistSpotlight

Chat GPT's response looks a little familiar...😉 It's a new year which means new opportunities to take action and fight for a more equal and just world. Join us — like and share this post now. 💪

It is only when we work as one that we can inspire others to be catalysts for change! 🤝🏾🌍 #EcoChampions #ONEActivist

From Nigeria to Italy, Germany to Senegal, and beyond — no matter where you are in the world, you'll find ONE Activists taking action. 💪 Show them some love — like this post now. ❤️ #ONEActivists

Turns out that climate change is a bit sexist. 🤨 Watch our video below to find out how these women are fighting back. 👇 PS: thank you to Sam Vox for the amazing photos!

What do chocolate factories and climate financing have in common? 🍫 A lot more than you think. Long-time ONE Activist @CalumWorthy and ONE's Olawunmi Ola-Busari explain. Watch this video to find out. 👇

Tune in for an analysis of #COP28, with EcoChampions discussing the commitments made by participating countries and how they impact Africa’s effort to tackle its climate challenges. 🕔 5PM WAT | 11AM EDT | 6PM SAST 📅 TODAY twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlJQ…

Nicht verpassen: Heute Nachmittag teilen @ONEChampions ihre Eindrücke und Einschätzungen der #COP28.