The theme in 2007 was ALL TOGETHER NOW but the ideas remain valid for the years to come- this is what we said:

We are all waking up to the understanding that our way of life is under threat from:

Climate change, caused by the way of life that has developed in industrialised countries over the last two centuries, is set to overwhelm the lives of some of the most vulnerable people already threatened by floods and drought; economic injustice continues to divide people and destroy livelihoods; conflict and fear.

Fear and conflict undermine social relations, our liberty and, in many places, threaten lives. We ALL have to address these challenges TOGETHER. We need to do it NOW. All because it will take all of us, everyone, everywhere, to work to secure a sustainable and peaceful future for all. Together because only together can we share understanding and responsibility for the future. Now because now is the critical time to act to stem climate change; now is the time to seek shared understanding between diverse communities.

We hope that this year's theme, ALL TOGETHER NOW, will inspire you to take action in One World Week 2007 and throughout the year. Now is the time to unite behind the belief that ALL people matter; ALL life matters; the world is abundantly diverse. Now is the time to act; to cut waste and share more equally the world's abundance

ONE WORLD WEEK: 21-28 OCTOBER 2007 — ALL TOGETHER NOW

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DIVERSITY

All people and all living things are unique; together, they build a rich cultural and ecological diversity worth sharing and enjoying. Ecological diversity binds the web of life together. We have depended for too long on one kind of energy. Now we need to diversify to survive.

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour.”
Maya Angelou (Contemporary American Poet)

INCLUSION

All people and all living things depend on each other; together, they provide a frame in which life can exist and grow. Together we need to share understanding and responsibility for the future.

“We cannot turn globalisation back. Our challenge is to make globalisation an instrument of opportunity and inclusion -- not fear and insecurity. It is time to realise we live together in one world, not two - this poverty is in our community wherever we live. It is our responsibility.”
James Wolfensohn (Former President of the World Bank)

ABUNDANCE

All people and all living things depend on the Earth’s resources; climate change threatens those resources. We all need to act together now to reduce waste and conflict. Together we can learn to share resources more equally and create a world where all life is respected and celebrated.

“The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those who have much. It is whether we provide enough to those who have little.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt (US President 1933-45)

OUR RESPONSE

The All Together Now theme for 2007 calls us to do just that: to work together with others. The issues of climate change, economic justice and communities living peacefully together are of concern to us all. We can only address these challenges if we do act all together. We can make a much bigger difference to future outcomes if we begin to act now. One World Week is an opportunity, a space in which we can meet up, share concerns, hear each others' points of view and acknowledge shared values.

OWW challenges us all - together - now to make a positive difference in our communities and across our world by embracing ALL, learning TOGETHER and acting NOW

There are lots of ways to rise to this challenge:

• library display or exhibition   

• global food Suppers   

• acts of worship

• Fairtrade stalls

• topical talks and discussions

• have fun: activities, drama, dance, games, competitions, quizzes

And you don’t have to do it on your own:
OWW has been inspiring individuals and local groups for decades providing resources and ideas for all occasions…

This website is here to support you with resources, contacts and inspiration:

• links to a worldwide network local OWW contacts

• fun ideas       

• downloadable resources

• agency contacts        

• how to plan local events, including guidance for organising inter faith and inter cultural events

• a diary of OWW events   

• inspiration

• advice about how to get publicity

OWW is here to help you:   

• cross boundaries

• build relationships of mutual respect

• work in solidarity with others from diverse backgrounds

• come together to learn about global justice

• spread that learning and use it to challenge:  

1. inequality
2. discrimination
3. degradation

EMBRACE ALL

• understand, respect and work with all people in your community

• celebrate our common humanity

LEARN TOGETHER

• stage local events that help people understand more about the diversity of life on Earth and empower people to work together for an inclusive and diverse world fit for this and future generations

• work with those who are also striving for a better world for all

ACT NOW

• for everything you need to learn about and take action for a fairer world this year and beyond

• choose a lifestyle that reflects care for the Earth, its resources and all life

Don’t be constrained by the dates, you can use OWW resources at any time.
What are you planning? Please contact us or upload your information about your events.
Not just a week of action…but a lifetime commitment.

We can all - together - now rise to One World Week’s challenge to make a positive difference in our communities and across our world.