To see what events are happening in OWW this year, please scroll down this page to the Calendar
To submit your event to go on the calendar go to Submit an event
The aim of OWW is to bring people and organisations together to raise awareness about global issues of justice, poverty and inequality. Events take place locally all over Britain and in many countries around the world.
Most happen during One World Week, which includes United Nations Day on 24 October, giving everyone a feeling of joint endeavour and building a movement. But you can celebrate it when it suits you and your community.
Local community groups, religious and voluntary organisations, inter-faith groups, environmentalists, human rights and peace groups, youth groups, schools, universities and campaigners or local branches of national organisations create events which are accessible, yet challenging, to all in their community.
You can either tailor a regular meeting of your own organisation to focus on One World Week or collaborate with others.
Any local event you’d like to organise, with reference to OWW's vision and aims, which reflects this year’s theme. This could be an inspiring talk, quiz, debate, film, fair trade fete or coffee morning, walk, global/local meal, vigil, act of worship, arts performance, school assembly or project, inter–faith activity … Whatever - it’s up to your community!
Every year OWW sets a theme around a global justice issue, along with a selection of resources and links to related actions initiated by our partners, to give our event organisers focus and material to enrich their OWW events. Our themes are broad to encourage our volunteers to come up with their own interpretations and angle relevant to their communities. For more about this year’s theme visit the Theme page
27 October 2015
ONE WORLD WEEK - HOPE in ACTION
The event is organised by
Thornbury and District Make Poverty History group
Date & Time: Tuesday 27 October 2015
at 7.15pm for 7.30
Venue: St. Mary's Church Hall
Eastbury Road
Thornbury
BRISTOL BS35 1DR
Within Thornbury we have local people, young and old, working with poorer communities around the world.
Come to hear positive and amazing stories at this year's event from
Betty Cornes-Tomkins about Egbogidi village in Nigeria
Dan Potter about work he's been involved with in Uganda
Helen Harrison on a project in Ethiopia, ' Ellilta Women At Risk'
The event will open at 7.15 for a chance to look at the displays.
Later enjoy cake and fair trade tea, coffee and juice.
It's a free event but you may like to bring a little money for some stalls and a small refreshment donation.
Admission Details: Free but donations welcome
Contact Name: Marian Stephens
Telephone: 01454 412165
Visit our OWW Events Pages from previous years to see what people got up to