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Indigenous Maya people in western Guatemala are calling on the government to suspend operations at the Marlin Mine, and investigate violent human rights ...
Landslide compounds Mexico's flood disaster
Looking to Sacha Inchi for their future
How indigenous farmers are growing an ancient plant that promises to bring new opportunities—and money—to the central Amazonian jungle.
People-centered resilience
Working with vulnerable farmers towards climate change adaptation and food security
In Peru, local governments, community leaders, and farmers say the proposed Rio Blanco Copper Mine would be devastating to local communities. Where drinking ...
In 2005, thousands of unarmed Peruvians peacefully protested against the Rio Blanco Copper Mine. Cleofé Neyra describes how she and 27 others were tortured and ...
Meet Eneyda, a young Machiguenga woman navigating the confusing waters connecting her remote indigenous community, and the environmental threats and economic ...
Learn how four communities around the world are fighting back against climate change, and how you can help.
Oxfam America has pioneered an alternative microfinance model called Saving for Change, which self-replicates on a large scale and at a low cost, serving those ...
Saving for Change members celebrate International Women’s Day
In El Salvador, opportunities to save and invest in small businesses come with training and reflection on food.
Fighting destiny
A heroine considers her role in re-aligning attitudes in Peru.
The statistics of gender violence in El Salvador
More that 15 percent of all Salvadorans don't consider acts of sexual violence a crime, according to a public opinion poll about gender-based violence.
Relief agency hails Obama's historic endorsement of indigenous people's rights
One step forward in campaign to end violence against women
El Salvador’s legislative assembly passes new law regarding violence against women.
Setting a good example
Jesus Nazareno’s anti-discrimination ordinance is a model for others in the area.
"La Ruta del Arte" an artistic way to prevent gender-based violence
Music, dance, theatre, and painting help teach young people how to stop violence against women and girls in El Salvador.
The injustice of racism
How racism and discrimination contribute to poverty for indigenous people in Peru.
Local approach to fighting racism
Start with helping people confront their own attitudes, then change local laws to protect basic rights.
Indigenous people in Peru's Central Jungle look to the future while preserving their culture and traditions, deeply rooted in the past.
After centuries of discrimination and a decade of legal work supported by Oxfam, the indigenous Chiquitano of eastern Bolivia people now have legal title to ...
You know about global warming. You may already be doing your part to protect the environment. But, climate change is a human issue too—it's hitting the ...
A source of income, funded by savings
Women in Central America are leading efforts to reduce poverty, the overall purpose of the Millennium Development Goals, through participation in Oxfam ...
Sewing for Change
Women from small savings groups win their share of a national bid.
Waiting for justice
In Peru, indigenous people are awaiting legislation that would uphold their rights—rights to be consulted about oil, gas, mining, and other economic ...
Fixing up the land, little by little
Farmer Lucas Izapo says it could take three or four more years to recover his land. Part III of III
Coffee cooperatives still rebuilding after Stan
How Guatamalan coffee cooperatives are recovering from heavy rains. Part I of III
Pacific Rim case against the Salvadoran government begins
Civil society group criticizes handling of dispute between mining company Pacific Rim and the Salvadoran government, says environmental issues and the rights ...
Signs point to success: reducing disaster risks in El Salvador
Thorough planning helps everyone reach safety in emergencies, even in the poorest communities.
The Andean challenge: getting there and catching your breath
At 16,000 feet above sea level, the air is thin in the mountain hamlets of Peru. Oxfam America and its partner, Asociación Proyección, are reaching out to ...
Calling Caylloma: mountain radio connects far-flung herders
A newly installed network allows Peruvian herders to call for help fast.
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