Articles

At a camp in Haiti, families long for a new start--and land to call their own
Feature Story | Jan 05, 2011
The Haitian government has been slow to develop a resettlement plan and allocate land for earthquake survivors.

After the Haiti earthquake, a life-changing event: Families dig latrines with Oxfam's help
Feature Story | Jan 05, 2011
The program has brought a long-term improvement to people living in the hills of Petit Goave.

What’s in a stove?
Feature Story | Jan 05, 2011
In Darfur, fuel-efficient stoves benefit the environment and much more.

Fanning the spark of entrepreneurship, Oxfam helps small businesses recover after Haiti earthquake
Feature Story | Jan 05, 2011
With grants and training, some Haitian tradespeople and shopkeepers begin to rebuild their businesses.

A shop of her own
Feature Story | Jan 05, 2011
Oxfam supports programs in Darfur, Sudan, to help women thrive in the marketplace.

House by house, latrine by latrine, Haitians fight cholera in Petite Riviere
Feature Story | Dec 16, 2010
Oxfam's program aims to help 125,000 people in Artibonite Province.

Zero cholera!
Feature Story | Dec 16, 2010
Oxfam’s aggressive approach to stopping cholera in Haiti includes going from field to field with important information to help farmers stay healthy.

Fighting destiny
Feature Story | Nov 30, 2010
A heroine considers her role in re-aligning attitudes in Peru.

Local approach to fighting racism
Feature Story | Nov 30, 2010
Start with helping people confront their own attitudes, then change local laws to protect basic rights.

Setting a good example
Feature Story | Nov 30, 2010
Jesus Nazareno’s anti-discrimination ordinance is a model for others in the area.

The injustice of racism
Feature Story | Nov 30, 2010
How racism and discrimination contribute to poverty for indigenous people in Peru.

Star-studded Oxfam benefit party at Esquire House LA
Feature Story | Nov 23, 2010
Joy Bryant, Kristin Davis, Minnie Driver, and Mark Ruffalo host "The Oxfam Party" at luxury home in Hollywood Hills.

In Haiti camps where Oxfam works, hygiene education helps guard against cholera
Feature Story | Nov 23, 2010
Oxfam is reaching nearly 700,000 people in Haiti with clean water, sanitation services, and hygiene education in an effort to stop the spread of cholera.

With sheep and savings, women in North Shewa work to improve the lives of their families
Feature Story | Nov 23, 2010
As Yeshi Senyi's flock of sheep has grown, so has her hope for the future.

Outwitting the fox: Women join forces to tackle poverty
Feature Story | Nov 22, 2010
Oxfam’s Coco McCabe reports from Ethiopia on the efforts of a group of women in the Shashemene district to pool their resources and strengthen their community.