Local students compete to become the first ONE (SINGAPORE) Youth Ambassador, in a series of contests called “Singapore Can Speak”. The theme of the competition is “Making Poverty History”.

“SCS provides young people an opportunity to speak up, share ideas and make it happen together,” says Eileen Feng, who conceptualised the event. “We aim to raise awareness among young Singaporeans of the social issues affecting the nation.”

While making his first official visit to Canada, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon tells Canada and the G8 that they must fulfill their commitments to the world’s impoverished communities.  Reporting: by Samia Madwar, Make Poverty History (Canada) Intern. Click here to view the video

During the Africa Century guest edit on Saturday, Bono said he was meeting U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House recently, and had his upcoming stint at The Globe in mind. “Obama was walking out the door of the Oval Office and I said ‘by the way…’ Poor guy,” Bono said. The meeting prompted… » Read more

Glenn Ong, Jean Danker, Vernetta Lopez and Lavinia Tan were just a few of the good folks who joined the team at FoodXervices for ONE (SINGAPORE)’s second Every ONE Can charity warehouse sale in March 2010 . . . this time in benefit of displaced Singaporeans. The event generated food donations with a retail value… » Read more