One World Community
The goal of this club is to provide support for non-profit organizations that address problems facing today’s world. This will be accomplished through many different avenues, including fund raising and community education. Anything is possible with a motivated group of people who are willing to work! An important characteristic of this club is that we get things done. There is always something in the works. If you truly want to make a difference, this is the club for you.
About the Club
One World Community has been very active on the HSU campus and in the surrounding community since its inception. In March, we played a large role in a fundraiser that brought in $1600 for a Kenyan NGO called UONGOZI. Also during the spring semester, OWC conducted book/school supply drives on campus and at Zane Middle School. The gathered materials are to be donated to UONGOZI as well.
In May, OWC was approved for a grant to fund the travel of an inspiring community leader from rural Kenya, Eddie Mwanzia, who is the executive director of UONGOZI. Eddie will be leading a workshop focusing on community development issues, and he will be the keynote speaker in November for Spotlight on Africa, an event that will be put on by OWC. The event will also feature multiple African Dance performances organized by Deborah Ketelsen, a member of the HSU Dance faculty. The event will be a celebration of the rich and diverse culture of the African peoples, as well as an opportunity to bring to light some of the issues currently facing the continent, specifically Kenya.
Also in the fall semester, OWC will be sending some of its members to participate in EcoNvergence, a conference in Portland, OR that is intended to address the current global economic and environmental crises. The conference will take place on October 2-4 and will be a great opportunity to show the commitment of HSU students to addressing these issues. It will also be a valuable learning experience for those attending. In turn, the participants will return with information and partnerships that will benefit the entire HSU community.
So far, OWC has been working to support UONGOZI, but the organization is not limited to a single partnership. As previously stated, we wish to support organizations worldwide that share our vision and objectives. We believe that through forming multiple meaningful partnerships, we may have a positive impact on important issues domestically and globally.
Membership Qualifications
Anyone can join!
How to Join
Email Sean at the club email address in order to join.