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Sharing insights from inspirational speakers and championing organisations that are making a difference in the world

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03/10/2024

We were honoured to welcome Hannah Jones, CEO of The Earthshot Prize this week at a special event we co-hosted with London Business School and LBS Social Impact Club earlier this week.

We are inspired by Hannah Jones' leadership and The Earthshot Prize's incredible impact and message of optimism. At One Million Voices, we take this opportunity to pay tribute to all Earthshot finalists and winners and to thank them for their contribution to the restoration and protection of our planet and to a brighter future.

The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious initiative launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020. It aims to find and scale innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges, awarding five £1 million prizes annually across key areas: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.

If you are an innovator or an investor keen on making a difference by creating and investing on solutions to restore and protect our planet, go to The Earthshot Prize's website to see how you can get involved: https://earthshotprize.org/ You can also follow them at The Earthshot Prize

Stay tuned as we post more about our amazing event with Hannah Jones.

15/09/2024

Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation and sustainability impact!

On October 1st, together with the London Bschool and LBS Social Impact Club , we will have the honour of welcoming Hannah Jones, CEO of the prestigious Earthshot Prize, as our guest speaker.

We will discuss the cutting-edge solutions shaping our planet’s future, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to the power of storytelling in driving change.

Following the inspiring discussion, immerse yourself in a vibrant networking session and connect with members of the Earthshot team and fellow changemakers.

Open to students, alumni, and all passionate about making an impact. Don’t miss out - book your ticket via the link in bio. 🔗

The The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious initiative launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020. It aims to find and scale innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges, awarding five £1 million prizes annually across key areas: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.

We hope to see you there!

09/09/2024

Sending our love and healing thoughts to HRH The Princess of Wales. We are inspired by her message of hope and solidarity with all who are going through their cancer journey.

Patients undergoing cancer treatment and their loved ones deserve all the support they need and a sense of hope is very important in the path to recovery. By sharing her story, The Princess of Wales is raising awareness and shining a light on cancer support.

We wish all the best to HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The King, and everyone who's going through this difficult journey. As The Princess has beautifully said in her previous message: "You are not alone".

19/08/2024

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the selfless heroes who work tirelessly to provide aid and relief to those in need.

Humanitarians put their lives on the line to help others in times of crisis, bringing hope and support to vulnerable communities worldwide. 🕊

Let’s take a moment to recognize their incredible courage and dedication. Know a humanitarian who inspires you? Share their story in the comments below! Let’s celebrate and thank these everyday heroes for their extraordinary efforts.

30/07/2024

Happy International Day of Friendship! 🌟

Reach out to your friends, old and new, and let them know how much they mean to you.

Tag @ a friend in the comments below with whom you would like to attend one of the future One Million Voices events, and invite them to join our community via the link in our bio!

18/07/2024

On this we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela’s spirit of compassion and service.

His legacy continues to inspire us to strive for a world where everyone is treated with dignity and equality. We are honouring Mandela’s spirit of compassion and service by taking action to make a positive difference in our communities.

12/07/2024

We wish a very happy birthday and all the best to the amazing Asma Khan ♥️

We are so honoured to have welcomed Asma as our guest speaker in our inaugural in-person event last October. A truly inspirational woman and a force for good, Asma has been making a difference to the hospitality industry and has been working relentlessly to empower women around the world.

Thank you so much Asma, for making the world a better place!

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12/07/2024

Happy Birthday Malala Yousafzai! Wishing you all the best!

Your strength, courage and unwavering passion for girls' right to education inspire us every day. You are an incredible role model and a beacon of light. Thank you for making the world a better place and for raising the voices of girls around the world.

We invite everyone to follow and support Malala Fund, an organisation that's making a difference by working for a world where every girl can learn and lead.

08/05/2024

We wish a very happy birthday to the one and only Sir David Attenborough!

We are deeply inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s legacy. A true champion of biodiversity and the environment, his work has inspired generations of people to appreciate our beautiful planet and treasure all forms of life on earth.

We wish all the best to Sir David in this special day.

Join our community and attend our events where you can meet inspirational leaders. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Links in bio 🔗

22/04/2024

Today is and we are inspired by Clare Brook's words. Her sheer determination to make a difference and to lead impactful initiatives that are restoring and preserving marine life and protecting the ocean gives us hope that it's possible to enable marine conservation to happen fast and effectively.

Clare is the CEO of Blue Marine Foundation , an organisation that is by using a combination of top-down intervention to improve governance of our seas and bottom-up project delivery to help local communities who are at the front line of ocean conservation.

We were honoured to have hosted an event in collaboration with the Blue Marine Foundation last November at The Conduit London and we thank Clare and the whole team for sharing their insights with our audiences and for shining a spotlight on effective actions and strategic interventions that are restoring the ocean to health.

03/04/2024

We wish a very happy birthday to Dr. Jane Goodall

A remarkable and truly inspiring force for good, Jane Goodall has been inspiring generations across the globe with her passion for conservation and her love for all living things who inhabit our beautiful planet.

A leading champion of global conservation, Jane Goodall is turning 90 and continues to be a shining beacon of hope, inspiring younger generations through the the Jane Goodall Institute Roots and Shoots programme.

“[It] is giving young people the energy and the commitment, and they are truly making a difference,” she says. “It’s my major hope for the future. And so I will carry on as long as I live, trying to grow roots and shoots in more and more places.”

We celebrate the Jane Goodall Institute, an organisation that is making a difference by restoring critical habitat to save chimpanzees from extinction; improving health for women and education for girls; cultivating local livelihoods in harmony with nature; and helping young people become the informed generation of conservation leaders the world so urgently needs through their Roots & Shoots youth programs in nearly 100 countries.

For more information on how you can support their work, follow their page and visit their website. janegoodalluk

21/02/2024

Meet our founder Catia Dal Poz

Catia’s passion for bringing different voices together and shining a spotlight on those who are making a difference is at the core of our mission.

“There are so many inspiring stories of people doing amazing work and One Million Voices is all about bringing people together and championing unsung heroes who are driving positive change. Hopefully, we can inspire young people, changemakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs to make a difference themselves.”

Join us in celebrating Catia’s work and One Million Voices as a platform to drive real positive change!

Stay tuned for more exciting interviews and events.

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and help us spread the word! 🔗 Link in bio and in the comments below.

23/12/2023

2023 was a very special year for as we launched our live events with amazing speakers in collaboration with and

We want to thank our audiences for their incredible support and wish a very happy festive season and a wonderful New Year to all!

Our special thanks to all our amazing guest speakers who have supported us along the way since the very beginning of our journey.

Stay tuned for a great 2024 season! We will release more information on our upcoming series of events soon. To receive early bird invitations, join our community through the link in our bio. 🔗

Sending our best wishes to all! ✨

06/12/2023

We are inspired by Anita Rani’s powerful words and contribution to girls’ education.

Anita Rani is Chancellor of University of Bradford and she is launching the Rani scholarship which will make an incredible difference by providing financial assistance to girls on their journeys into higher education. The scholarship will focus on STEM programmes as women and girls are underrepresented in these fields.

Anita is transforming the lives of students and having a positive impact on the University of Bradford’s community and beyond. Her trailblazing work in TV and radio and her storytelling through bestselling books have been an inspiration to women across the UK and raised the voices of British Asian communities.

We thank Anita for joining us as our special guest speaker last month at Soho House and we invite everyone to join our community so you can attend our events and have access to our exclusive content. Be part of the conversation! You can join via the link:
https://mailchi.mp/872862577df0/onemillionvoices

23/11/2023

Making a Difference: many thanks to Anita Rani for shining a light on the incredible work that the UNHCR does.

UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency, a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.

The organisation works in 137 countries. providing life-saving assistance, including shelter, food, water and medical care for people forced to flee conflict and persecution, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.

It defends refugee's right to reach safety and helps them find a place to call home so they can rebuild their lives. Long term, the UNHCR works with countries to improve and monitor refugee and asylum laws and policies, ensuring human rights are upheld.

The UNHCR's vision is a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future.

Anita Rani has been supporting UNHCR since 2017, and was announced as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in March 2021. She has consistently used her voice to tell refugee stories. She presented a three-part documentary ‘The Refugee Camp: Our Desert Home’, which - produced with help from UNHCR - shone a light on life in Za’atari camp in Jordan. She also co-produced BBC One’s two-part series 'My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947'.

Anita has hosted UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award in Geneva, as well as the Women on the Move Awards, celebrating the vital contributions that refugee and migrant women make to their local communities in the UK. Anita also travelled to Kyrgyzstan with UNHCR to meet Nansen Award winner Azizbek Ashurov. She rode on horseback through the mountains, following the path he would have taken during his mission to provide stateless Kyrgyzstanis with documentation and an identity.

To support this incredible organisation and learn more about their vital work, visit www.unhcr.org/uk and follow UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

19/11/2023

Our special thanks to the amazing Anita Rani for sharing her wisdom and knowledge with our audiences.

National treasure Anita Rani is one of the most beloved TV presenters in Britain. Born in Bradford, she has paved the way for British Asian women to be heard and seen on mainstream media.

In conversation with our founder Catia Dal Poz , Anita inspired us with her heartfelt account of her incredible personal story and lit up the room with her captivating sense of humour.

As the newly appointed Chancellor of University of Bradford, Anita continues to inspire the next generation of changemakers. A role model and a force for good, she is setting up the Rani Scholarship, which will provide financial support to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds so they can pursue higher education.

Thank you so much, Anita, for making the world a better place! ♥️

Many thanks also to Soho House & Co for their support and for hosting this special event with us.

Stay tuned as we release more information on upcoming events. If you want to be the first to hear about early bird access, join our community by clicking the link in our bio. 🔗✨

We also invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel as we prepare new exciting content. Link also in our bio. 🔗

12/11/2023

Making a difference: Blue Marine Foundation is an amazing organisation that is enabling marine conservation to happen fast and effectively.

Blue Marine works using a combination of top-down intervention to improve governance of our seas and bottom-up project delivery to help local communities who are at the front line of

Their key strategic interventions are as follows:

- Securing marine protected areas to ensure the protection of at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.

- Developing models of sustainable fishing proving that low-impact fishing benefits marine life, local fishers and communities.

- Restoring marine habitats to revive and protect vulnerable and threatened species and to sequester carbon.

- Tackling unsustainable fishing by highlighting poor practice and developing solutions.

- Connecting people with the sea and enhancing

For more information on how you can support Blue Marine, visit www.bluemarinefoundation.com/ and follow

12/11/2023

Our special thanks to our wonderful guest speakers Clare Brook, Puninda Thind and Thomas Hickey for sharing their invaluable insights and knowledge at our special event in partnership with The Conduit.

We learned from our panelists what are the key areas where we need to take action to ensure the of our and our , including the key points that need to be addressed at this year's

We were also inspired by the various successful initiatives and marine nature-based solutions that are being implemented in collaboration with several stakeholders around the world.

Thank you so much to our panel of experts and to the Blue Marine Foundation for driving positive change and for making the world a better and more sustainable place!

Many thanks also to all who attended our special event and a big shout-out to Blue Marine Foundation and The Conduit teams for their support!

If you would like to receive early bird invitations to our special events and have access to exclusive content, please subscribe in our "join our community" link: https://mailchi.mp/872862577df0/onemillionvoices

01/11/2023

The world’s oceans cover most of the Earth’s surface and represent about 95% of the planet’s biosphere. They also play a key role in regulating the planet’s climate and supporting its biodiversity.

Ahead of COP28, One Million Voices has partnered with The Conduit and Blue Marine Foundation to shed light on the pressing issues around marine conservation and the work of experts who are making a difference in this area.

Join us as our panel of experts discuss how protecting the seas can benefit the global economy and highlight successful examples that illustrate how our seas and marine life can be nurtured and safeguarded for future generations.

The panel will also address how leaders can build partnerships and foster innovative collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, industry representatives and local communities to achieve sustainable ocean management and protect our planet for future generations.

There will be opportunity to network after the talk.

For a detailed description of the event, including all speakers’ bios, and to also get your tickets, the the Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oceans-unveiled-sustaining-earths-lifeline-tickets-736598645377

31/10/2023

"What I would say to entrepreneurs is be kind to yourself and ask for help. When you are starting something new, you can work really hard, but it's so much easier if you just have a little bit of humility and ask for help because people are generally willing to help you." Ade Hassan MBE, founder of Nubian Skin

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and love with our audiences and for making the world a better place. ♥️

If you missed our in-person event with Ade, do join our community and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Your support makes all the difference!

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30/10/2023

Making a Difference: many thanks to Ade Hassan MBE for championing The Leanne Pero Foundation.

The Leanne Pero Foundation was established in 2019 by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero after her own battle with breast cancer at just 30 years old. The organisation aims to address the gaps in care for POC with cancer.

After her own battle with the disease, Leanne realised that mainstream cancer services were not inclusive enough and did not provide adequate support tailored to the black and ethnic community. Similarly, the community was not engaging with medical services to gather the much-needed data to make the changes.

The Foundation provides safe spaces for people to share their personal experiences and ensures that no one has to feel alone or suffer in silence. Everyone’s voice matters.

Their main aim as an organisation is to raise the awareness of issues that specifically impact and marginalise black and ethnic communities when it comes to cancer care within the UK. They ensure that their activities are impactful, their message is clear, and their work is far reaching. ♥️

To support this incredible organisation, visit www.theleanneperofoundation.com and follow Black Women Rising UK on social media.

29/10/2023

Our special thanks to Ade Hassan MBE for inspiring our audiences at our special event in collaboration with Soho House.

Ade’s legacy is a true testament to her commitment to making the world a better place.

In a conversation with our founder Catia Dal Poz , Ade shared her story and gave great insights into the life of an entrepreneur who brought a truly innovative product to the market.

In 2014, Ade founded Nubian Skin, launching the first line of n**e lingerie and hosiery for women of colour. The company’s mission to empower women and inclusive ethos have transformed the fashion industry.

Testament to this are the milestones Nubian Skin has achieved: being featured in multiple major fashion and non-fashion magazines and publications; supplying the wardrobes of major Broadway and West End productions; and being selected to provide the underpinnings for Beyoncé's Formation World Tour.

In 2016, Ade was awarded the Great British Entrepreneur Award for her work launching Nubian Skin, and, in 2017, she was awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for services to fashion.

In 2022, Nubian Skin launched the UK's first softie breast forms for mastectomy patients of colour in collaboration with the The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust . We love this initiative and we thank Ade, Doctor Natalie Johnson, Sarah Adomah, and the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for making a difference to cancer patients’ lives.

Many thanks also to the Soho House & Co members for joining us in this new chapter of One Million Voices

If you would like to join our community, click the link in the comment below to subscribe so we can invite you to upcoming events. 🔗

23/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce a new exciting collaboration with Soho House to host some of our speaker series events and we are honoured to welcome the amazing Ade Hassan MBE as our guest speaker.

Ade embodies One Million Voices’ spirit. She is a force for positive change, having started Nubian Skin , the first company to produce n**e lingerie and hosiery for darker skin tones.

Through her collaboration with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust , Nubian Skin launched the first breast cancer softies in the UK to cater to women of colour, making a huge difference to patients lives.

We are truly grateful and honoured to welcome Ade as our guest speaker. If you are a Soho House member, do join us at this very special event this Wednesday on the 25th of October at 7pm.

If you are not able to attend, please don't worry, go to the link in our bio to subscribe to our bulletin so we can share our content with you and invite you to upcoming events with amazing speakers who are making a difference in the world.

Thank you so much to Ade Hassan and to Soho House for supporting this exciting new chapter in the journey.

21/10/2023

“Food is a way for us to have this conversation about how similar we all are - it connects us and unites us beyond differing appearances, accents, races and backgrounds." Asma Khan in her book 'Ammu - Indian Home-Cooking to Nourish Your Soul'.

A love letter to her mother and a storybook with over 100 recipes to heal, Asma's latest book takes us on a beautiful journey through the universal language of preparing and sharing meals as a way of connecting and loving.

Thank you, Asma, for sharing your wisdom and love with our audience and for making the world a better place. ♥️

If you missed our in-person event with Asma Khan, do join our community and click the link in our comments section below to subscribe to our bulletin, so we can share our unforgettable interview with her with you and invite you to our upcoming events.

17/10/2023

Making a Difference:

Thank you to Asma Khan for championing Action Against Hunger as an organisation that is making a difference to people's lives.

Action Against Hunger UK ‘s mission is to build a world where no one dies from hunger. Their life-saving work tackles hunger where it hits and stops it, whenever and wherever people need their help.

More than that, they work to prevent it in the first place by leading research that will create a world free from hunger. Forever.

Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable, so a world without it is possible.

How does Action Against Hunger make a difference? By training parents and healthcare workers to spot the first signs of malnutrition; delivering life-saving care to people who need it, and leading research to drive forward understanding of how to predict, prevent and treat life-threatening hunger.

For more information on how to support this incredible organisation, visit: actionagainthunger.org.uk and follow them on social media.

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One Million Voices: Top Tips with Nubian Skin Founder Ade Hassan MBE

Watch our interview with the amazing Ade Hassan on our YouTube channel and be inspired by her story creating Nubian , the first brand to offer skin tone lingerie and hosiery for women of colour. 🔗 https://youtu.be/57eL84H7oFU In our Top Tips series, Ade shares incredibly valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and everyone who’s starting their professional lives. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💙 ___________ Assista à nossa entrevista com a incrível empresária Ade Hassan e conheçam sua história criando Nubian Skin, a primeira empresa do mundo a criar lingerie e meias-calças para tons de peles escuros. 🔗 https://youtu.be/57eL84H7oFU Na nossa série Top Tips, Ade compartilha dicas incríveis para empreendedores e jovens que estão começando suas carreiras. Não se esqueça de assinar o canal no YouTube. 💙 #fashion #NubianSkin #onemillionvoices #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #womenfashion #entrepreneurship #womensupportingwomen

Making a Difference: the Villa-Lobos Orchestra is a musical educational project developed by music teacher @ceciliarsilveira in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Its main goal is to provide access to musical, artistic and socialising learning opportunities to children and young people who live in the Vila Mapa community. To learn more about this incredible project that’s transforming the lives of children and young people, visit https://www.facebook.com/orqvillalobos/ and follow @orquestravillalobos Watch our interview with Gabriella Di Laccio where she champions the work done by the Orchestra and tells the story of a young musician whose life was transformed by the project. She also inspires us with her amazing journey, always trying to make the world a better place. 🔗 Link in bio 🔗 ————— Fazendo a Diferença: a Orquestra Villa-Lobos desenvolve um programa de educação musical criado pela professora Cecília Rheingantz Silveira na Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Heitor Villa Lobos, periferia de Porto Alegre. O programa tem por objetivo proporcionar a crianças e jovens da comunidade o acesso ao conhecimento musical e vivências artísticas e socializadoras. Para maiores informações sobre essa incrível iniciativa que vem transformando a vida de crianças e jovens, visite https://www.facebook.com/orqvillalobos/ e siga @orquestravillalobos Assista à nossa entrevista com Gabi Di Laccio onde ela nos conta a história incrível de um dos ex-alunos da Orquestra cuja vida foi transformada pelo projeto e nos inspira com sua história de resiliência e luta por um mundo melhor. 🔗 Link na bio 🔗 #opera #music #musica #musicaclassica #orquestravillalobos #orquestra #orchestra #makingadifference #musicaleducation #educacaomusical #jovens #youngartist #onemillionvoices #soprano #womeninmusic #singer #cantora

One Million Voices with Aline Santos

Watch our interview with Unilever's Chief Brand Officer and Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Aline Santos where she shares insights into how the private sector and the advertising industry can foster a more inclusive society. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEWzA_jHVc Aline also talks about her impressive journey from starting as a marketing trainee to managing a portfolio of global brands. She also shares valuable advice for young professionals and tells us some behind the scenes stories of iconic campaigns such as Dove ‘s 'Real Beauty'. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and help us spread the word by sharing the link to the interview and to our Instagram account. 🙂 _______________ Assistam ao novo episódio de One Million Voices com uma entrevista fantástica com Aline Santos onde ela compartilha detalhes de bastidores de campanhas icônicas como Dove 'Beleza Real' e fala como as empresas e a publicidade podem colaborar para uma sociedade mais inclusiva. Aline também fala de sua impressionante carreira, começando como trainee de Marketing até chegar a cargos de diretoria executiva da Unilever. Ela também compartilha dicas preciosas para quem está começando na carreira. Não se esqueçam de assinar o canal e compartilhar o conteúdo. Seu apoio faz toda a diferença! 🙂 #unilever #youtube #interview #onemillionvoices #publicidade #advertising #marketing #inclusion #diversity #dove #RealBeauty #selfcare #selfdevelopment #careeradvice #womeninbusiness #womeninspiringwomen #branding #unstereotype #unstereotypealliance