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Conflict surrounds expansion of Peru gold mine
Local communities turn to legal measures to protect land, water.
Zimbabwe's new prime minister says humanitarian crisis is a top priority
Oxfam's Caroline Gluck attended the swearing-in ceremony of Zimbabwe's new prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai on February 11.
OXFAMExchange Spring 2002
Oxfam launches the Make Trade Fair campaign
OXFAMExchange Fall 2002
What's in your coffee? Oxfam's coffee campaign. Plus Afghanistan, Make Trade Fair campaign, and the Hopi people's struggle for clean, safe drinking water.
OXFAMExchange Winter 2003
Mary Robinson on human rights, functional literacy in West Africa, and saving the family farm
OXFAMExchange Spring 2004
Engendering an Equitable Society: Focus on Women's Rights
Oxfam America partner Dr. Juan Almendares receives humanitarian award
"My greatest inspiration was my mother...When I graduated from the university, I had three callings: To work on behalf of the poor, to educate, and to dedicate ...
Number of people affected by climate disaster up 54 percent by 2015
Oxfam Impact April 2009
Tackling a deadly cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe with clean water—and song
For resettled community, not all are satisfied with new home
New clinic doesn't quite make up for lost lands, higher expenses for displaced farmers.
Filters improve water quality in Pisco
Clean water reduces risk of disease; many communities accessing treated water for first time.
Demolished Ghanaian village wins court decision
Mining company gets bill for houses, school destroyed in 1997.
Crossing the cultural divide
In the mountains of Peru, indigenous leaders are taking a multicultural approach to overcoming centuries of racism and discrimination—and fighting poverty.
Building a culture of peace in Senegal
In a region reeling from over 20 years of war, students learn about peace, respect, human rights, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
An act of courage
Gaspard Onokoko is a man of peace, and a courageous defender of human rights.
A new campaign led by women
A call for more resources and better laws, along with education for women and all young people, will reduce violence.
A lesson in rights
A crowded urban school benefits from strong ideals of peace, citizenship, and human rights.
When enough is enough
How one organization brought opponents together to stop political violence in Zimbabwe.
Volunteers in Darfur camps help improve health conditions for everyone
Helping prevent the spread of waterborne diseases among 400,000 displaced people in camps scattered across Darfur and Chad is no small task. Volunteers are ...
Una vida diferente: women create a different life
A campaign in El Salvador to reduce violence against women is forcing people to take a hard look at their culture and painful history of violence.
Meeting humanitarian needs on the Kenya border with Somalia
Río Blanco: history of a mismatch in Peru
Here is a summary of the facts that have marked the relationship between the mining company and the local communities.
Profile: Gilma Molina de Vasquez
How one woman redefined her relationship with her husband and family to become a community leader.
Peruvian villagers look beyond subsistence to their basic rights
Modest projects to grow food lead to a conviction to do more for a village and its children.
Oxfam program head reflects on her years in Darfur
Caroline Nursey has been involved with the humanitarian response in Darfur, Sudan, since the crisis there erupted—first as a regional director and most ...
Oxfam partner profile: Itumeleng Modimola
A caregiver, counselor, and role model, Modimola has nurtured a commitment to care for others into a sanctuary of support for families affected by HIV/AIDS.
To air drop aid in Myanmar or not?
Oxfam calls air drops partial, hugely expensive
Oxfam America is Selected by eBay Foundation for Unique Online Giving Campaign
Oxfam America awarded $1 million for cholera response in Zimbabwe
Climate change linked to human rights violations
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