The One World Calendar Group is a network of six partner organisations. Five NGOs, namely Helvetas Switzerland, 11.11.11/CNCD Belgium, OxfamNovib the Netherlands, Cimade France, Intermón Oxfam Spain and the magazine New Internationalist Great Britain, plus the associated partner Food for the Hungry Japan.
Since the founding date in 1973 the group cooperates in the development of an annual calendar. The One World Calendar is a celebration of a shared humanity, the photographs provide an insight into the lives of people in different cultures throughout the world, focusing on those living in the Developing Countries. Worldwide there are about 160'000 calendars sold.
What is the One World Calendar? The One World Calendar is a visual expression of shared humanity. Its purpose is to foster understanding of and empathy with the world's diverse cultures and peoples. The aim is to select beautiful, honest and insightful images of outstanding quality.
Who produces the One World Calendar? The One World Calendar Group is an international collaboration between not-for-profit organizations. Part of a global movement for change, we are united by our mission to help to end poverty and injustice.
What does the Group do? Every year we collaborate to bring you the One World Calendar. We choose the highest quality images. We support Majority World photographers, using their work wherever possible. We share editorial, design and marketing ideas. And we share our experiences in printing and production to reduce our environmental impact.
One World Calendar 2012
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