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Women's local knowledge is the key to an early warning system designed to lessen the impact of drought in Ethiopia.
When drought hits, herders in southern Ethiopia sometimes have no choice but to sell the animals on which they depend.
An improved irrigation channel in Ethiopia now delivers a steady supply of water to a small village called Shasha Korke.
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.
Ethiopian coffee farmers show commitment to trademark initiative
Hundreds turn out and ask Starbucks to respect their rights.
Ethiopian farmers meet with importers and roasters
In Addis Ababa, both sides discuss how Ethiopian farmers can gain more control over their coffee names, and get a bigger share of the profits.
Instead of tea: Respect
A savings group in Senegal breeds entrepreneurs and independence on just a few cents a week.
Starbucks and Ethiopia finalized a trademark agreement, ending their dispute and bringing both sides together in partnership to help Ethiopian farmers.
Oxfam Optimistic on Progress Between Starbucks and Ethiopia on Trademarking Initiative
Starbucks campaign: Anatomy of a win
How Oxfam and Ethiopian farmers coaxed a groundbreaking agreement out of Starbucks.
Oxfam Urges Starbucks to Honor its Claims of Support for Ethiopian Coffee Farmers
Coffee giant faces daunting task of living up to its socially responsible image
Starbucks takes step towards recognizing Ethiopian rights to coffee names. Campaigners urge company to follow through.
International agency Oxfam responded to a joint statement from coffee company Starbucks and the Government of Ethiopia in which Starbucks pledged not to oppose ...
OXFAMExchange Fall 2009
Facing Down Hunger: The global food crisis one year later
Oxfam calls for radical shake-up of aid system to break cycle of hunger in Ethiopia
Modern urban Latin music to prevent gender violence
Oxfam America’s Gender Violence Prevention campaign supports local upcoming artists while contributing to cultural change and new youth practices.
Multi-agency report reveals disparity in living conditions for Louisianans
A Portrait of Louisiana
Louisiana Human Development Report 2009
Overcrowded and desperate camps in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia “barely fit for humans”
New irrigation channel changes lives in Shasha Korke
An improved system to share water helps Ethiopian farmers switch to growing fruit and vegetables, improving health and increasing incomes.
Domestic Violence Bill set to protect women in Mozambique
New legislation is a major achievement for Women's Coalition.
Gender Mainstreaming During Disasters
A tsunami research journal article
Gender justice in disaster response
Tsunami research brief: An examination of good practices and challenges for aid providers in promoting gender equity in India during and after the tsunami.
Oxfam in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean
All across this diverse and beautiful territory, new faces of leadership are emerging. Women, rural communities, and small farmers are adding their voices to ...
Oxfam in Southern Africa
Having fought hard for freedom from colonial and racial oppression, millions of rural poor across southern Africa, particularly women, still struggle to ...
Rape: one global step toward stopping it
A new bill proposes a five-year strategy to address violence against women in countries around the world, particularly during times of conflict and ...
How herders in southern Ethiopia find water for their cows in the deadly winter dry season.
Taking steps toward gender equity
In Tamil Nadu, India, Oxfam study finds approaches that work.
OXFAMExchange Spring 2008
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