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In Texistepeque, El Salvador, farmers question wisdom of relying on mining
Concerns about water and land lead to a debate about the role of mining in long-term economic development.
Oxfam Impact April 2009
Tackling a deadly cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe with clean water—and song
Holding onto the mangroves
In some areas around Acajutla, El Salvador, mangrove forests have been severely reduced—replaced by fill and the simple homes of some of the country's poorest ...
Filters improve water quality in Pisco
Clean water reduces risk of disease; many communities accessing treated water for first time.
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.
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.
The semblance of disaster
Carrying out realistic disaster simulations is one way Oxfam ensures that its staff members are prepared to respond quickly and effectively.
Meeting humanitarian needs on the Kenya border with Somalia
Profile: Gilma Molina de Vasquez
How one woman redefined her relationship with her husband and family to become a community leader.
Partners in Central America and US unite to fight DR-CAFTA
Oxfam America supports groups in North and South, which participate in lobby visits and farmer exchanges.
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 Impact April 2008
Where the ground remembers the rain
President Saca speaks out against mining in El Salvador
El Salvador's President Elias Antonio Saca announced that his government would not give out any mining permits in El Salvador.
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.
Central American mining could undermine economic well-being
Oxfam urges informed public debate over costs and benefits
Metals, mining, and sustainable development in Central America
An assessment of benefits and costs
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
Cholera ravages a population weakened by hunger
Oxfam urges international donors to respond to needs
More doctors and nurses urgently needed to help HIV and AIDS response
As the world marks World AIDS Day 2007 on 1 December, a huge boost in the numbers of health workers is urgently needed as millions of HIV and AIDS patients ...
Pharmaceutical industry is undermining its own future as millions of poor people denied access to medicines
Oxfam America Launches $50 Million Fundraising Campaign
Indian court rules against pharmaceutical giant Novartis
Leading aid and advocacy agencies call announcement a victory for public health.
G8 Risk Going Into Reverse on Aid, Warns Oxfam on Eve of Summit
India, Thailand and Philippines Must Face Down Conflicts to Guarantee Affordable Medicines
Rich Countries Betraying their Obligations to Help Poor Countries Protect Public Health
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