Mozambique floods under control for now, but risk of further devastation still real, alerts Oxfam International
Crops destroyed for second year in a row - long-term donor support needed
Crops destroyed for second year in a row - long-term donor support needed
World Bank Announces Funding Approval for Peru Pipeline Project
The IFC pledges $300 million to fund Camisea II pipeline project; Oxfam warns of serious implications for indigenous communities and the environment.
The IFC pledges $300 million to fund Camisea II pipeline project; Oxfam warns of serious implications for indigenous communities and the environment.
This Valentine's Day, Nothing's Cuter Than Fuzzy Baby Chicks
Oxfam America Unwrapped has Valentine’s gifts for that special someone.
Oxfam America Unwrapped has Valentine’s gifts for that special someone.
Oxfam International's Aid Effort in Chad Three Weeks Away from Total Shut Down
Water will be turned off for more than 100,000 unless urgent action taken by the UN and donors.
Water will be turned off for more than 100,000 unless urgent action taken by the UN and donors.
US Must Modernize Foreign Aid to Re-establish US Global Standing
Oxfam calls on policymakers and presidential candidates to commit to foreign aid reform.
Oxfam calls on policymakers and presidential candidates to commit to foreign aid reform.
Jewelry Retailers Urge Protection for Alaska's Bristol Bay
New report highlights concern over mining’s impacts in Bristol Bay and globally.
New report highlights concern over mining’s impacts in Bristol Bay and globally.
Oxfam America Launches Fundraising Initiative on eBay
Items for charity auction to benefit Oxfam from Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Kristin Davis and Djimon Hounsou, available at www.ebay.com/oxfam.
Items for charity auction to benefit Oxfam from Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Kristin Davis and Djimon Hounsou, available at www.ebay.com/oxfam.
Oxfam America Applauds Chairman Berman’s Commitment to Aid Reform
Oxfam America congratulates Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) on his formal election to Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and welcomes the commitment he made in a statement yesterday to begin a "major overhaul of U.S. assistance to other countries."
Oxfam America congratulates Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) on his formal election to Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and welcomes the commitment he made in a statement yesterday to begin a "major overhaul of U.S. assistance to other countries."
Oxfam America Sends Farm Worker Rights Petition to Burger King CEO
36,482 sign petition in support of penny-per-pound wage increases for tomato pickers.
36,482 sign petition in support of penny-per-pound wage increases for tomato pickers.
Major Donors Failing Afghanistan Due to $10 Billion Aid Shortfall
40 percent of aid spending returns to rich countries in corporate profits and consultant costs.
40 percent of aid spending returns to rich countries in corporate profits and consultant costs.
US Foreign Aid Crashing: Failing Commitments
Despite a commitment to substantially increase foreign aid to fight extreme poverty, US funding has dropped for the second year in a row. The US made the commitment to increase aid at the 2005 Gleneagles G8 summit.
Despite a commitment to substantially increase foreign aid to fight extreme poverty, US funding has dropped for the second year in a row. The US made the commitment to increase aid at the 2005 Gleneagles G8 summit.
Oxfam America to promote the rights of communities impacted by oil, gas, and mining development
Aid group calls for mandatory disclosure legislation
Aid group calls for mandatory disclosure legislation
Worldwide food crisis highlights need for foreign aid overhaul, says Oxfam
Foreign Affairs Committee takes first step on path to fundamental reform.
Foreign Affairs Committee takes first step on path to fundamental reform.
Oxfam America Statement on the No Dirty Gold Campaign
Oxfam America and EARTHWORKS to Strengthen Efforts to Reform Extractive Industries’ Environmental and Social Practices
Oxfam America and EARTHWORKS to Strengthen Efforts to Reform Extractive Industries’ Environmental and Social Practices
This Mother’s Day, Surprise Mom with a New Way to Give
From baby chicks to gardens, Oxfam America Unwrapped offers unique gifts for Mom!
From baby chicks to gardens, Oxfam America Unwrapped offers unique gifts for Mom!
Farm Bill Subsidies Could Instead Feed Millions
Oxfam calls on Congress to stop pandering to wealthy farmers
Oxfam calls on Congress to stop pandering to wealthy farmers
Oxfam warns up to 1.5 million in danger if aid effort cannot reach cyclone victims
Risk of disease outbreak increasing daily as Myanmar stands on the edge of a public health catastrophe
Risk of disease outbreak increasing daily as Myanmar stands on the edge of a public health catastrophe
To air drop aid in Myanmar or not?
Oxfam calls air drops partial, hugely expensive
Oxfam calls air drops partial, hugely expensive
Key Legislation Calls for Resource Revenue Transparency
Oxfam America supports mandatory disclosure to empower communities affected by oil, gas, and mining development.
Oxfam America supports mandatory disclosure to empower communities affected by oil, gas, and mining development.
Myanmar Donor Conference Must Put People Before Political Differences
The world must unite around the ASEAN-led push to reach hundreds of thousands of people who have not received aid in almost three weeks.
The world must unite around the ASEAN-led push to reach hundreds of thousands of people who have not received aid in almost three weeks.
Affordable Drug Policy Must Remain Intact, Says Oxfam
Thailand’s new 'action plan' for talks this week with US must not undermine the life-saving policy.
Thailand’s new 'action plan' for talks this week with US must not undermine the life-saving policy.
Oxfam shocked, deeply saddened by killing of aid partner in Somalia
Mohammed Abdulle Mahdi, 46, was shot to death in Mogadishu on the morning of June 11th.
Mohammed Abdulle Mahdi, 46, was shot to death in Mogadishu on the morning of June 11th.
Oxfam Applauds First Step Toward Transparency in the Oil, Gas and Mining Industries
Financial Services Committee hears evidence to support mandatory revenue disclosure.
Financial Services Committee hears evidence to support mandatory revenue disclosure.
Climate: Near-term reduction targets and adaptation funding are keys to G8 success
2050 promise a pipe dream without year-on-year action starting now.
2050 promise a pipe dream without year-on-year action starting now.
First "American Human Development Report" Introduces New Measurement of Americans' Well-being
American Human Development Index provides a snapshot of America by state and Congressional districts and shows the American Dream in peril.
American Human Development Index provides a snapshot of America by state and Congressional districts and shows the American Dream in peril.
Fair Trade Deal Needed Now More Than Ever
Poor countries must not be rushed into an unfair deal that endangers development
Poor countries must not be rushed into an unfair deal that endangers development
Spiraling Food Prices Tipping Millions in East Africa Towards Catastrophe
Oxfam appeals for immediate action to avert disaster while there is still time.
Oxfam appeals for immediate action to avert disaster while there is still time.
DR Congo: Peace Process Fragile, Civilians at Risk
More Than 200 Killed and 150,000 Displaced Since January Accord Signed
More Than 200 Killed and 150,000 Displaced Since January Accord Signed
Foreign Aid Reform Critical for Success in Defense Secretary Gates's proposal on Smart Power
Oxfam calls on Defense and State Departments to support Gates proposal at Senate hearing.
Oxfam calls on Defense and State Departments to support Gates proposal at Senate hearing.
Legislation calls for oil, gas, and mining revenue transparency
Oxfam America supports mandatory revenue disclosure to empower communities affected by resource development.
Oxfam America supports mandatory revenue disclosure to empower communities affected by resource development.
New Report on Eve of Katrina Anniversary Details Roadblocks to Gulf Coast Recovery
"Mirror on America" Outlines Mandate for Next Administration
"Mirror on America" Outlines Mandate for Next Administration
The Future of US Foreign Assistance: Effective Development and National Security
Republican Convention Media Advisory: Monday, September 1, 2008, 11:30 AM
Republican Convention Media Advisory: Monday, September 1, 2008, 11:30 AM
Natsios, Fontaine Join Experts to Talk Poverty, Foreign Policy, and Their Impact on National Security
Oxfam America and the German Marshall Fund of the United States sponsor RNC panel.
Oxfam America and the German Marshall Fund of the United States sponsor RNC panel.
Afghanistan: Time running out to avert winter of hunger
Millions of Afghans face food shortages; mortality rates for women and children could rise.
Millions of Afghans face food shortages; mortality rates for women and children could rise.
Oxfam resumes operations in Zimbabwe
Urges government to grant full permission to all civil society organizations.
Urges government to grant full permission to all civil society organizations.
Last-ditch diplomacy yields better aid agenda at Accra summit
But ‘Agenda for Action’ still needs action, says Oxfam.
But ‘Agenda for Action’ still needs action, says Oxfam.
New hope on the Global Food Crisis: Oxfam praises bill to address food security
International relief and development agency Oxfam America applauds Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Robert Casey (D-PA) for introducing new legislation to respond to the growing pressure that high food prices have imposed on developing countries and poor people around the world.
International relief and development agency Oxfam America applauds Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Robert Casey (D-PA) for introducing new legislation to respond to the growing pressure that high food prices have imposed on developing countries and poor people around the world.
Swiss Re and Oxfam America launch joint risk management initiative for farmers in Tigray, Ethiopia
Swiss Re and Oxfam America have announced a joint Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2008 meeting in New York on 23 – 26 September. The collaboration is aimed at helping communities most vulnerable to climate variability and change. The project focuses on an innovative pilot project to introduce weather insurance for a staple cereal crop in the village of Adi Ha, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia.
Swiss Re and Oxfam America have announced a joint Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2008 meeting in New York on 23 – 26 September. The collaboration is aimed at helping communities most vulnerable to climate variability and change. The project focuses on an innovative pilot project to introduce weather insurance for a staple cereal crop in the village of Adi Ha, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia.
United States must protect civilians caught in the crossfire
Oxfam report based on 60 years experience in conflict zones lays out guidelines for US action.
Oxfam report based on 60 years experience in conflict zones lays out guidelines for US action.
Give the world a gift this holiday with Oxfam America Unwrapped
More than 50 unexpected gifts that do good
More than 50 unexpected gifts that do good
Millions more Ethiopians going hungry as aid effort stalls
Oxfam calls for rich countries to redouble the aid effort to avert disaster.
Oxfam calls for rich countries to redouble the aid effort to avert disaster.
Oxfam calls for an 'aid bail out' after signs that aid levels are to be slashed
As finance ministers meet at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss the global financial crisis, international agency Oxfam said governments in Italy, France and Spain are about to cut or freeze their aid budgets. Oxfam says this is unacceptable and calls for an urgent aid bail out for developing countries.
As finance ministers meet at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss the global financial crisis, international agency Oxfam said governments in Italy, France and Spain are about to cut or freeze their aid budgets. Oxfam says this is unacceptable and calls for an urgent aid bail out for developing countries.
Food price crisis offers lessons for new trade and agriculture policies
Oxfam report outlines policies that increase vulnerabilities for some and help other developing countries fare better.
Oxfam report outlines policies that increase vulnerabilities for some and help other developing countries fare better.
Oxfam raises alarm about escalating Congo violence
Humanitarian needs mount as thousands more people flee from their homes.
Humanitarian needs mount as thousands more people flee from their homes.
Oxfam flies team to Pakistan quake zone
Thousands of people have an urgent need for shelter and blankets due to the cold weather at high altitudes.
Thousands of people have an urgent need for shelter and blankets due to the cold weather at high altitudes.
Oxfam America's fundraising campaign surpasses goal--over $63 million raised for critical poverty alleviation and development programs
International relief and development agency Oxfam America announced today that it has completed a major fundraising initiative. The ‘Campaign for Oxfam America’ surpassed its $50 million goal, bringing in over $63 million to expand Oxfam’s work in four key areas: saving lives, empowering women and families, creating economic opportunity and ensuring impact and effectiveness.
International relief and development agency Oxfam America announced today that it has completed a major fundraising initiative. The ‘Campaign for Oxfam America’ surpassed its $50 million goal, bringing in over $63 million to expand Oxfam’s work in four key areas: saving lives, empowering women and families, creating economic opportunity and ensuring impact and effectiveness.
Oxfam America congratulates President-elect Barack Obama
Calls on the President-Elect to reaffirm US commitment to fight global poverty, promote reform of US foreign aid, and lead fight against climate change.
Calls on the President-Elect to reaffirm US commitment to fight global poverty, promote reform of US foreign aid, and lead fight against climate change.
DRC: Civilians under attack need urgent protection
EU and other UN member states should send more peacekeepers.
EU and other UN member states should send more peacekeepers.
G20 must put fight against poverty at the center of global economic reforms
Global leaders must not squander historic opportunity for reform.
Global leaders must not squander historic opportunity for reform.
Increase in forced labor, rape in Congo
Nowhere to hide as brutality continues in places of 'sanctuary'
Nowhere to hide as brutality continues in places of 'sanctuary'
Oxfam: Afghan Families at Risk
Early snows hinder relief efforts
Early snows hinder relief efforts
This season's hottest gifts
Unexpected items that do good for under $50
Unexpected items that do good for under $50
Urgent global climate action needed in Poland
New Oxfam report calls for turning point in the UN climate negotiations in Poznan.
New Oxfam report calls for turning point in the UN climate negotiations in Poznan.
Found: $50 billion for adaptation needs
Innovative financing mechanisms can fund adaptation needs without breaking the bank.
Innovative financing mechanisms can fund adaptation needs without breaking the bank.
Cholera ravages a population weakened by hunger
Oxfam urges international donors to respond to needs
Oxfam urges international donors to respond to needs