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Oxfam America and ECOWAS to create new mining code
Oxfam America and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed on April 4, 2008 to collaborate on creating a common mining code for all of ...
In a Chad camp, gluey porridge sustains the Aboubakars
Travelling through 24 countries, the authors of a book called 'Hungry Planet: What the World Eats' learn from the Aboubakars about the hardships in a Chad ...
Feeding Zimbabwe: Association of Women's Clubs
The 60,000-member association purchases and distributes grain to the most vulnerable communities.
Banking on a future
In a community where women previously were not consulted on business decisions, today they are ensuring economic and food security for themselves and their ...
As food prices soar, hunger and unrest prompt global concern
A convergence of factors, including high energy and fertilizer costs, sent global food prices spiraling upward in the spring of 2008, forcing families to make ...
Drought in Ethiopia brings hardship
Herders and the animals they depend on for survival are suffering through a dry spell.
As food prices rise, Oxfam programs help decrease worry
Combining two different programs, farmers are learning to share information, save profits, and grow more rice.
Working harder, eating less
Cambodia's people work more but eat less to cope with rising prices.
Cuba: Going Against the Grain
A Billion Hungry People
Governments and aid agencies must rise to the challenge
OXFAMExchange Winter 2007
Creating Peace
OXFAMExchange Winter 2008
Hard Questions about Ghana's Gold Boom
OXFAMExchange Winter 2003
Mary Robinson on human rights, functional literacy in West Africa, and saving the family farm
OXFAMExchange Spring 2003
Red Tomato, ethnic discrimination and the Mayan defense, clearing landmines in Afghanistan, and community radio breathes life into democracy in Senegal
OXFAMExchange Fall 2003
Ross Gelbspan on Climate Change, The Fast for a World Harvest Turns 30, Hurricane Mitch Five Years Later
OXFAMExchange Spring 2004
Engendering an Equitable Society: Focus on Women's Rights
Movie helps farmers learn new "language" to grow more rice
Oxfam and partner CEDAC produce new instructional video on cutting-edge agriculture technique.
More valuable than gold
Andrea Perera explores how, for those living on gold deposits in Ghana, free, prior, and informed consent means the right to define the terms of development ...
Lure of clean water: some displaced Chadians may not return
In temporary settlements in eastern Chad, displaced people have found some comfort in the new things around them: clean water and access to a large market.
Like the baobabs, cereal banks help Gambians weather hard times
Oxfam America and its local partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western divisions of the country plan for bouts of destructive weather and the ...
West African countries endorse regional mining sector policy
Food on the table and savings on hand
An innovative agriculture technique is producing 50-150 percent more rice and increasing the incomes of more than 80,000 people.
Holding politicians accountable
Oxfam America and CONGAD call on candidates to refocus the political debate on the fight against poverty and economic governance.
Ghana's president promises disclosure of oil contracts
Mills takes step toward greater transparency, regulation.
Gambian villagers find hope in easy-to-fix hand pumps
Through a series of emergency programs, Oxfam America and its local partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western divisions of the country plan ...
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.
Feeding a nation
With financial support from Oxfam America, our partner in Cambodia is teaching farmers how to raise rice yields and use extra profits to improve everyday life.
Demolished Ghanaian village wins court decision
Mining company gets bill for houses, school destroyed in 1997.
Cambodian rice farmers go organic
As health food's popularity grows, an Oxfam partner in Cambodia establishes the first certified organic rice mill in the country.
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.
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