The ONE Champions!

“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Ghandi

ONE is excited to announce the launch of our very first ONE Champions program!

This group of development stars will be supporting ONE’s campaigns and advocacy work in Nigeria. Made up of supporters from Abuja, Kano, Lago, Makurdi, and Ibadan our Champions have come from a range of careers including medical officers, journalist, and students.

We asked why they signed up to become ONE Champions, below are some of their amazing responses: 

Imo Chinasa Ude:

“Growing up in a country where corruption, social injustice, and inequality are common, is of great concern for me. I chose to join the voices of thousands of people working to promote and defend human dignity, end extreme poverty and injustice through advocacy and education.”

Celestina Obiekea:

“Being a ONE champion means I get to play an active role in the fight to correct social, economic and political injustice, and to contribute my own effort to the eradication of extreme poverty in the world”

Oyeronke Oyebanji:

“As a girl growing up in Nigeria, I was conscious of the challenges faced by young girls. ONE Champions could not have come at a better time. I am now able to contribute my voice to several campaigns aimed at creating a better life, especially for young people in our country.” 

Victoria Aki:

“I am a world changer, but I can’t do it alone. That’s why I am joining 7 million ONE members so we can make the world what we want it to be! A family of nine poor men and one rich man makes a family of 10 poor men (African proverb) – no matter how much you have, you are poor if people around you are poor!” 

Oluwadamilola Soares:

“I have always questioned why disease and poverty are synonymous to Africa. I have been here and there; where I can’t go, I read about; I must say there’s rabid imprisonment in Africa (physical & psychological) that stifles our growth and development. I am teaming up with ONE to make things better for my continent. I am proud to be a ONE Champion!”

Richard Emerenwa:

“I became a ONE Champion in to be empowered with knowledge and the technical ability to Campaign and Advocate for the issues close to my heart; ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases – which plague Nigeria, Africa and the World.”

Georgina Halliday:

“I became a ONE champion for a purpose. To be part of a community of people passionate about contributing and raising our voices to policy makers in critical areas of health and agriculture that affect me, and the common man hoping to reduce poverty to its absolute minimum.”

Owoicho Nelson:

“I became a ONE Champion to be a voice to the voiceless, a Nigerian with a new mindset of transformation. I am a ONE Champion because I want to be part of a progressive and prosperous Nigeria that I and others collectively build.”

Oluwafemi Adepoju:

“I have always dreamt of a better Nigeria and I have in my own little way strived for her betterment. The ONE Champions program, for me, is a timely opportunity to make greater impact as I partner and work with a reputable organisation whose mission resonates with my dreams.”

Philip Oluwayemi:

“I became a ONE Champion because ONE is a great platform to contribute to the fight against extreme poverty and hunger and I believe that I could do much better in this fight if my campaign and advocacy capacity was developed. I am delighted to be a Champion because ONE has girded me with appropriate skills needed to better the lives of people, from the community level right up to the international sphere…now I can fly”

Join the #ONEChampions and take a stand to end extreme poverty in all its forms. Sign up to become a ONE member today.

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There are 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty globally, a number that has more than halved since 1990 thanks to the help of global funding and programs such as the Millennium Development Goals. But 2015 is the final year of the MDG’s – so what’s next?

World leaders are working to come up with a new set of goals to cover all the great things they hope to achieve, but also to make sure the money is there to make those goals real. This week at the Financing For Development summit in Ethiopia, we need to make sure world leaders #DoWhatsRight and stick to their promises to the worlds poorest. Can we expect them to live up to that?

We look at 10 times the world leaders who are attending the finance summit gave us hope for the future of development:

1. Justine Greening, former United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Development:

2.Gerd Müller, German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development:

“Only if we all work together will we be able to tackle the issues that affect humanity’s very survival, such as making peace, preserving creation and enabling all people to live a life of dignity.”

3. Neven Mimica, EU Commissioner:

“It will be a tremendous challenge to [balance all dimensions] together under one single, universal, and comprehensive framework which would apply to all countries, rich and poor alike. But it is a challenge we have to succeed in.”

4. Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, Ethiopia Prime Minister:

5. Alexander De Croo, Belgium Deputy Prime Minister:

“We have a responsibility to the world’s poorest to finish the job that the Millennium Development Goals started, and we must seize the opportunity to do so now.”

6. Sean Sherlock, Ireland Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs:

“I am proud to commit that Ireland, through Irish Aid, will continue to spend at least 50% of our aid budget in the least developed countries and to do as much as we can on aid….We will work with our partners in Europe and beyond to convince them to do so too.”

7. Christian Paradis, Canada Minister of International Development and La Francophonie:

“[Canada is] looking forward to playing a leading role in designing and implementing new global mechanisms to harness the various flows of financing for development, including private-sector investment and philanthropy.”

8. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia:

“We are here because we share a fundamental belief: that poverty, illiteracy, disease and inequality do not belong in the twenty-first century. We share a common purpose: to eradicate these ills for the benefit of all. And we share a common tool to achieve this: the Millennium Development Goals.”

9. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General:

“It will take the concerted efforts of all of us to implement the right financing policies and allocations to ensure that women and men, girls and boys will benefit equally from the new global sustainable development framework.”

10. Børge Brende, Norway Foriegn Minister:

If YOU want to keep up to date with everything that’s happening at the conference, make sure to check back here and also follow #FFD3 on Twitter!

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Lois talking to local children on her epic journey!

Meet Lois. A motorcycle junkie from the age of 13, she’s travelled over 50,000 miles by bike along the coasts of North and South America, across the United States, and through the entirety of Brazil and Iran (twice!) But one trip has the ONE office buzzing: riding four months straight to from London to Cape Town.

What 9,000 miles looks like on a map of the world.

In 2001, Lois had no idea she would one day travel from London to Cape Town on a motorcycle. Back then she was the Product Manager at the BBC’s record label, working out of a cubicle in a 9-5 job. She describes her first adventure in 2003 as an escape from this life, taking a 360 turn leaving the UK behind and heading to the west coast of North America, riding a motorcycle from Anchorage, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world accessible by road.

She fell in love with travelling, and vowed to never return to her desk at the BBC. Instead she turned to writing and published her first book: Lois on the Loose.

“If you’re travelling by car then you’re watching the movie. If you’re traveling by bike you’re in the movie.”

Less than three years after returning from Argentina, Lois set off on the second motorcycle ride of a lifetime. Leaving London on October 14, 2006, she rode across the Sahara Desert, through Algeria and Niger, and along the west coast of Africa where she rode through hundreds of miles of unruly jungles in the Congo and even minefields in Angola. The route totalled 10,000 miles and took her four months to complete.

During her journey Lois caught the attention of lots of the local kids!

Along the way she met hundreds of people and found that, although she wasn’t fluent in every language, nor was she a professional bike mechanic, everywhere she went she was greeted with friendly, helpful faces. After returning from Africa, she began writing her second book, Red Tape and White Knuckles, which chronicles her trip. She highlights one specific story where she is trapped in a mud river on her way to Caconda, Angola, and finds herself surrounded by a minefield.

When everything felt hopeless, a man with a smile and the cleanest white sneakers she’d ever seen found her and guided her safely through the rough terrain. What were the chances of her finding help in the middle of a minefield?

Even after having dozens of what I would consider terrifying moments, she still says “It’s so much easier in real life than it sounds. Once you’re out there you just get on with it and have a great time.” I may need a little more convincing than that, but she attests to the sense of self confidence you can gain by taking a trip like this.

“You’re more willing to take risks and have a go at things, and not just relating to motorcycling or travelling, but just generally in all areas of your life.”

Lois once she had travelled across the whole continent of Africa.

The past two summers she’s taken trips across Iran and is currently writing another book on these experiences. Where will she go next? Read more about Lois’ adventures on her website!

If YOU believe that women and men should be able to achieve the same things in life then sign our Poverty is Sexist petition to tell world leaders to put girls and women at the heart of the development agenda! 

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‏@nyeusi_waasi the Amazing pink lake in senegal #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou

For the past week, Twitter has been addictive for those with wanderlust or simply curiosity about the world thanks to the trending hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou.

Do a quick Google search and you will see why the visual venture went viral: stunning photography of vibrant and varied landscapes, joyful glimpses into daily life across the continent, and proud displays of diverse cultures, architecture, art and fashion.

Started by 22 year old Somali Twitter user Diana Salah and a friend, the hashtag has generated almost 50,000 tweets. The images depict the continent in a dynamic, positive light conveying the long overdue message that despite mainstream media’s dark and dismal portrayal, there is a lot more to Africa than just poverty, famine, war or safaris.

By sharing snippets of their daily lives, these Twitter users are helping dispel stereotypes, inspire curiosity, and generate appreciation for the continent’s cultural, ecological, social and political diversity.

Rural landscapes focus on awe-inspiring nature and urban shots explore innovative architecture and gleaming, modern cities. Contemporary art and fashion are celebrated alongside photos of ancient mosques and traditional ceremonies.

Here are some highlights that will leave you eager to plan your next trip!

South Africa

Sudan

South Africa

Kenya

South Africa

Madagascar

Berbers in North Africa

Eritrea

Mali

South Africa

Sudan

Egypt

Kenya

Madagascar

Nigeria

Uganda

Somalia

Egypt

Tanzania

Morocco

South Africa

Ethiopia

If you have your own examples of #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou then why not jump on Twitter or Instagram and share your pictures!

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116 million girls aged 15 to 24 in developing countries have never completed primary education, or have in some instances never attended school, which drastically hampers their chances of rising out of poverty. What Darren Orntiz does is this photo essay, however, is show the resilience of children, and highlights their joy. From the beaches of Zanzibar to a garden in Guinea, these smiling faces inspire us to keep working toward a better tomorrow.

KENDWA BEACH, ZANZIBAR. Wearing their traditional Swahili dress, women and girls walk down the beach after collecting sea urchins.

SENGA BAY, MALAWI. Senga Bay is one of Lake Malawis most populated towns. During my time there, every afternoon kids would gather on the beach and partake in a “jump contest”, where they would run and catapult themselves off of a rock in the sand. Lake Malawi is the worlds 9th largest lake.

CONAKRY, GUINEA. Girls at the Tombo II Primary School pose for a photograph. I took this photograph while on assignment for There Is No Limit Foundation, which sponsors forty girls at the school.

BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO, MOZAMBIQUE. Two brothers steer their boat while fishing the waters surrounding the Bazaruto Archipelago. Only a few km’s from mainland Mozambique, Bazaruto is comprised of five islands and is a protected national park. Small- scale fishing is the primary source of income for over 70% of the households in the Bazaruto Archipelago.

MARSABIT, KENYA. Somewhere in the barren landscape of Northern Kenya, kids sit atop a truck filled with goods making the slow few day journey from Nairobi to the Ethiopian border. A tarmac road linking Kenya to Ethiopia is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2015, allowing trucks to make the journey in one day.

KINDIA, GUINEA. Children help their mother water the crops.

CONAKRY, GUINEA. A student during lunch time poses for a photograph at Tombo II Primary School.

CHIPOKA, MALAWI. Kids paddle on a log in Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi is home to more species of fish than any other lake in the world, including over 1000 species of colourful Cichlids.

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Many of these achievements are due to new innovations in modern medicine and technologies, however, despite what some may think, solutions to many of the world’s health challenges do not always require advanced technology. Small interventions, like hand washing or cleverly re-imagined basic tools, can be transformative. Indeed, innovations that are based on local problems and draw upon local resources are often the most effective…

Below we take a look at some surprising innovations that take the word resourceful to a whole new level: 

1. Apopo 

A trainer with an African Giant Pouched Rat. Photo credit: Apopo.org

Sometimes heroes come in very unlikely forms. The founder of APOPO, Bart Weetjens, came up with the idea to use the incredible sense of smell of rats to save lives. He developed a system of training African Giant Pouched Rats to detect land mines in countries like Mozambique. Traditionally, dogs are trained for this role, but it costs one-fifth the amount to train a rat as it does a dog, and with impressive results. However, the rats’ potential doesn’t end there.

About 1.9 million people die from tuberculosis (TB) every year, and while the disease is treatable, it has to be detected early. One way to detect TB? Rats! APOPO has trained their rats to detect tuberculosis and have shown that rats can test the same amount of TB samples in 7 minutes that would take humans a day in the lab! Who would have thought rats would be this helpful?

2. Uncharted Play- Soccket Ball

Photo from unchartedplay.com

The people at Uncharted Play believe that having fun and doing social good can go hand in hand. Their first major innovation was the Soccket Ball, a soccer ball that charges while it’s being played with, and can then be used as a power source when it’s not in use.

The power can be used to light an LED lamp. This is especially important in areas of the world that are off the electricity grid or that do not have reliable access to electricity. In these areas, people often have to resort to unsafe forms of energy such as kerosene lamps and diesel generators. Providing a safe, environmentally clean product makes a huge difference in the lives of many.

In addition to the Soccket Ball, Uncharted Play also sells ‘The Pulse’ which is a jump rope that can be used to charge a phone. Uncharted Play continues to invent interesting ways to solve challenges of the world.

Photo from hipporoller.org/

3. Hippo Water Roller

Access to safe water is one of the biggest global health challenges.  Generally responsible for collecting water, women have to spend many hours a day doing so. They will often walk for miles carrying heavy pots, making the process both potentially unsafe and extremely strenuous.

The inventors of the Hippo Water Roller Project saw this problem and introduced the Hippo Water Roller as a solution. This is a round container fashioned with a handle so that it can be pushed. The roller requires much less effort to collect water, collects water much quicker, and even is able to carry more water per trip (5x that of a single bucket!). This invention improves health and also allows more time for education or income generating activities. The rollers are made to withstand harsh conditions and last from 5-7 years. The Hippo Water Roller Project is a perfect example of how a simple invention can make a world of a difference in the lives of many.

4. Riders for Health 

Photo from riders.org

Riders for Health recognised transportation as a critical obstacle to providing health care in many developing countries. A lack of access to transportation can be a significant barrier to receiving quality medical care–with people living in very remote areas far from health centers, it is difficult to reach health centers and receive necessary and emergency care.

Riders for Health partners with NGOs, government agencies, private-sector organisations, and religious groups to mobilise healthcare professionals. A healthcare worker on a well-managed motorcycle can reach up to six times more people each day. Riders for Health train workers to operate a motorcycle, ambulance, or another four-wheel vehicle, as well as teach them basic maintenance. Currently, Riders for Health operates in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa. They have 20 workshops, 82 technicians, and travel about 517 miles per month. Riders for Health continues to make an impact on many by making healthcare more accessible where it is greatly needed.

What creative solutions would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!

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Photo: United Nations Development Programme/Flickr

Uber would love this girl gang of motorcycle taxi drivers.

Clad in bright pink jackets and helmets, the entrepreneurial group of female motorbike taxi drivers—dubbed the Pink Panthers All-Girls Motorcycle Club—is challenging the cultural norm in Liberia and doing a so-called “man’s job”, with gusto.

Thanks to support from the U.N. Development Programme and Angie Brooks International Centre, a Liberian NGO for women’s rights, the girls have gone from being a loosely banded novelty of female riders to a branded entity with official gear. Now, the two agencies are working together to help Liberia’s first female fleet of motorcycle taxis get financing for their bikes and protection from harassment.

The women picked the name Pink Panthers because pink referred to femininity and panther to strength in an effort to reflect their ability to work in a male-dominant environment.

Photo: United Nations Development Programme/Flickr

It’s a risky gig, acknowledges Dearest Coleman, the 30-year-old founder of the group. During her six years working as a motorbike driver, she’s been robbed and threatened by male passengers. The worst situation she found herself in was when a passenger arranged for a heist in a remote area during a trip to Kakata, about 40 miles east of the capital city of Monrovia. She agreed to take him because the long journey paid well but he had friends waiting alongside the road armed with knives. They stole the only bike she owned.

Now, she rents a bike, like many of the other members of the Pink Panthers. Each week, they pay roughly $24 to rent from a local bike owner. Bikes for purchase cost $1,200 to $1,400—far too expensive to buy in one lump purchase, especially given that drivers earn an average of $7 per day.

The U.N. came across the women riders during last year’s Ebola outbreak, when the organisation rounded up motorcycle taxi drivers for lessons on how to protect themselves from the virus. During this training session, staff members decided to help formalise the group, which was only casually organised at that point.They joined forces with Angie Brooks International Centre and provided the women with pink jackets and helmets.

Photo: United Nations Development Programme/Flickr

Currently, the Pink Panthers consists of about 15 riders in their twenties or thirties. It’s rare to see a woman motorcycle taxi driver in Liberia as there are only about 40 female drivers in the country. Getting more women to adopt the profession is a challenge because of the low pay and safety risks.

In February, Helen Clark, the head of the UNDP, met with the group and also encouraged the deputy police director in Monrovia—who’s promised to offer support and protection for the group—to keep his word and take action on behalf of the women.

“It’s a matter of equality—women deal with extra risks, therefore they deserve extra protection from police,” she said to the women during her visit. “We need to make sure you’re getting the help you need to make an income, as well as to be able to get around town without being harassed.”

The Pink Panther crew! Photo Credit: UN News

And help is needed. Since banding together, the group has faced backlash and unfriendly comments. Even women are reluctant to accept rides with the Pink Panthers, believing they might not be as competent on the roads or as savvy drivers as their male counterparts. But they have a spotless record—to date, the women haven’t had a single accident.

Some family members are unsupportive, resentful that the women are gaining public attention and have become associated with the UNDP. Several bike owners have also seized the bikes being rented to members of the Pink Panthers.

“It will take a major change in social attitude for women to be treated better,” says Coleman.

She also points to another problem: no standard fare so the price of each journey is negotiated. Male passengers sometimes refuse to pay once they arrive at their destination, and the women often don’t feel comfortable demanding payment because the confrontation could turn violent.

“There is little we can do,” Coleman says.

UNDP has planned a special training session for the women on defensive driving and preventing physical attacks. It’s also tackling the financing of the bikes, which would free the Pink Panthers from having to rely on local bike owners. Both UNDP and Angie Brooks International Centre are also trying to set up a long-term interest loan program for the women.

Despite the challenges, Coleman encourages more young women to join the Pink Panthers and hopes that once the group gets big enough, they can form a union and collect membership dues. The money would be put aside as an informal insurance system to cover expenses when incidents occur—for instance, if someone needs to go to the hospital, or gear gets stolen—and allow all the women to support and stand up for one another.

“In numbers, there’s power”, she says.

If YOU agree, please sign our Poverty is Sexist petition and let world leaders know we want them to put girls and women at the heart of the development agenda!

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Malala reading a letter she has written to the Chibok schoogirls. Image Credit: www.malala.org

On the anniversary of the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria, and with 219 of them still missing, Malala has written a letter of support to the girls, and is asking you to do the same.

To my brave sisters, the kidnapped schoolgirls of Chibok,

On this first anniversary of your captivity, I write to you with a message of solidarity, love and hope.

My name is Malala. I am a Pakistani girl your age. I am one of the millions of people around the world who keep you and your families foremost in our thoughts and prayers. We cannot imagine the full extent of the horrors you have endured. But please know this: we will never forget you. We will always stand with you. Today and every day, we call on the Nigerian authorities and the international community to do more to bring you home. We will not rest until you have been reunited with your families.

Like you, I was a target of militants who did not want girls to go to school. Gunmen shot me and two of my friends on a school bus. All three of us survived and are back in school. Now we speak out on behalf of all girls about the right to get a proper education. Our campaign will continue until you and all girls and boys around the world are able to access a free, safe and quality secondary education.

Michelle Obama supporting the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia

Last July, I spent my 17th birthday in Nigeria with some of your parents and five of your classmates who escaped the kidnapping. Your parents are grief-stricken. They love you, and they miss you. My father and I wept and prayed with your parents – and they touched our hearts. The escapee schoolgirls my father and I met impressed us with their resolve to overcome their challenges and to complete their high school education. My father and I promised your parents and the girls who had escaped that we would do all we could to help them. I met Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and urged him to work harder for your freedom. I also asked President Jonathan to meet your parents and the girls who escaped the kidnapping, which he did a few days later. Still, in my opinion, Nigerian leaders and the international community have not done enough to help you. They must do much more to help secure your release. I am among many people pressuring them to make sure you are freed.

There are reasons for hope and optimism. Nigerian forces are re-gaining territory and protecting more schools. Nigeria’s newly-elected president, Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed to make securing your freedom a top priority and promised his government will not tolerate violence against women and girls.

You will have the opportunity to receive the education you want and deserve. The Malala Fund and other organisations offered all your classmates who escaped the kidnapping full scholarships to complete their secondary education. Most of the escapee girls accepted this scholarship and are now continuing their studies at a safe boarding school and with the support they need. We hope to someday extend that same scholarship to all 219 of you, when you return home.

Remember that one day your tragic ordeal will end, you will be reunited with your families and friends, and you will have the chance to finish the education you courageously sought. I look forward to the day I can hug each one of you, pray with you, and celebrate your freedom with your families. Until then, stay strong, and never lose hope. You are my heroes.

Your sister,
Malala

If you want join the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, head over to the Malala Fund and write your own letter to the families of the abducted Chibok girls! Just click on the button below!

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One of the lessons at the KickStart Ghana summer school focused on aspiration setting. Our volunteers led the children on a creative session where they designed posters and diagrams detailing their thoughts on the future, both personally and from a career perspective.

When they had finished they had to present back to the class what they had created and why. We found that the children really engaged well with this task and we were really pleased with the wide range of potential opportunities they had given consideration to.

Take a look at our Facebook page for more photos from the class.

When you were young, what did you dream of being? Tell us in a comment below.

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I am a community health volunteer from Batuisa. If any accidents happen, they usually call me to see if I can help. But the road to my place is very bad. Here, we don’t have cars, we only use bicycles. If anybody is sick and you want to carry them to the health centre, especially a pregnant women—she is in pain – then you have to carry her with the bicycle. The road is not fine, there are potholes. By the time you get that person to the clinic, she is tired, and even pushing the child to come out is a problem for that woman. With a good road, it will be faster to send the person, and if there are no potholes, I don’t think she will suffer as much.

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Elizabeth Kabach with her family.

One day they called me to bring a pregnant woman to the clinic. We were on the way with my bicycle, and she started to deliver on the way, but the placenta was not coming out. We called the ambulance, but unfortunately it was at Sandema Hospital (far away). And the bike broke, so I had to run to town and bring a vehicle so we could bring the woman with us to the clinic, to the midwife. The woman, she delivered very well.

Health insurance is a challenge, too. Once a woman fell sick, and after about three days, they came and told me. So I visited her to see how her condition was. It was very bad, and I decided to bring her to the hospital. But she had no health insurance, so she did not want to come, because without the health insurance, you can’t pay the bill. I had to talk to her, to bring her to the clinic, to collect her card and go to Sandema and renew it and bring it to her, so that they will attend to her. It was a long distance. I asked her why she did not have health insurance. She said it was because of the yearly renewal. Every year you have to renew, and she did not have money.

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Students getting to schools on bicycles, the primary source of transportation.

And that’s what I normally do. At times I go around and ask if anybody has a card and it has expired, I have to take it. Because they do not want to go because of the bus fare. So if I am going to Sandema to do something, I collect the cards, take them there and renew them and bring them back.

If we get a small clinic in this town and if we have a nurse there, it will help. When someone is sick, we can send them there. And if the problem is serious, we can refer them to the hospital. Otherwise right now, when someone is sick they lie down saying, no, I can’t walk to the clinic in town, it’s too far away.

Featuring contributions from African citizens who are living in communities affected by extreme poverty, ONE’s African Voices series will follow their progress to give a better understanding of the day-to-day challenges they face and also to track changes that occur over time. Find out more at one.org/africanvoices.

This post was kindly provided by the Millennium Villages Project

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