Radar Readings

The U.N. Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is less than two weeks away, so what better way to jump into the issues than by – hmm – reading up on them?
This week, Melinda French Gates of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is blogging about the MDGs in advance of their TEDxChange event, which looks into the future of global health and development.

Please welcome Todd Summers to the blog. He’s ONE’s new senior adviser for global health and we’re excited to have him!

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has been selected as a candidate for funding from American Express through Members Project®, a partnership between American Express and TakePart. A win in this current round of voting could mean $200,000 for UNICEF child-friendly projects in refugee and displaced persons camps around the world. On-line voting has begun and is open to anyone who has joined Members Project.

Watch out for Oxjam at Electric Picnic this weekend. 
Bigger than last year, it’s up to you to make it better!  Our open-mic stage is situated beside the Body & Soul area so drop by and bash out a song or two.  Even if you just want to come and listen – everyone’s welcome.
…and don’t be surprised if some very special guests turn up and play.