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Walking Together at the Omega Centre in Portsmouth

OWW’s Vision

When we understand each other's perspectives our lives can be transformed and enriched.

What happens in One World Week?We’ve had:• social events, • inter-faith walks• displays • children’s activities• talks

2. Who’s involved? Anyone who’s concerned about

world issues.

Groups already involved include:

Portsmouth Interfaith Forum,

Portsmouth Race Equality Network Organisation

Portsmouth Libraries and City Council,

Campaigning groups such as:

Portsmouth Fairtrade Forum,

Oxfam

Portsmouth Climate Action Network

World Development Movement

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:• are concerned for other people around the world • enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds • want to explore shared concerns such as:

*Charity Number 1107762

- poverty, - justice - survival.

What’s the point?

• We want people to meet together to celebrate living in One World with all its diversity.

• We want to explore issues like food and water supplies and climate change.

“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

When is it?• One World Week 2009 is 18th to 25th October

but you can celebrate at any time.• The theme is going to be Hungry for One World

How could you get involved?• We’d love to have more people

to plan events with us. • And we’d welcome groups

getting involved – maybe organise your own event?.

• We can help with ideas, materials etc

How to find out more?Have a look at the national websitewww.oneworldweek.org

Or contact