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Standing at the pump, watching the numbers tick away, do you ever wonder where the money goes? People on the other end of the pipeline are wondering too.
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 ...
Clock is ticking for refugees fleeing Ivory Coast
Oxfam warns of potential regional crisis as thousands flee Ivory Coast
Thousands pour over Ivory Coast border, with more on the way
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.
Risk of another forgotten emergency in Africa as thousands flee Ivory Coast violence
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.
One step forward in campaign to end violence against women
El Salvador’s legislative assembly passes new law regarding violence against women.
"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.
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 ...
What Happened at the G20?
Initial analysis of the London summit
G20 must put fight against poverty at the center of global economic reforms
Global leaders must not squander historic opportunity for reform.
Oxfam outlines four stepping stones to the G20's 'new world order'
Gulf Coast government guide
A Directory of the National, State, and Local Officials Representing Coastal Mississippi
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.
Improving the wells improves community health in flood-prone parts of El Salvador
Capped wells lined with a volcanic-rock filter provide families in Salvadoran communities with clean drinking water.
Along the coast of El Salvador, families take steps to cope with climate change
Oxfam and other aid groups is working with local activists to bring issues to the attention of the Salvadoran government.
Tropical storm Agatha leaves more than 170 dead and 100 missing in Central America
The rainy season has only just begun in Central America, but tropical storm Agatha has already lashed Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
“Healthy wells,” tightly sealed to keep out contamination after floods, provide clean drinking and cooking water for families.
"Africa's future is up to Africans"
President Obama's first speech in sub-Saharan Africa hits important points on good governance, responsible use of natural resources, trade, and defeating ...
The tipping point in Guatemala
In Baja Verapaz Oxfam and local partners are helping small farmers cope with a food crisis that could have been prevented.
Field report from Afghanistan
Smart Development in Practice series
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