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First the rivers, then the forests: a fragile balance
Rural communities are struggling to survive as they lose their resources one at a time.
"This is the future"
After centuries of discrimination and a decade of legal work supported by Oxfam, the indigenous Chiquitano people of eastern Bolivia now have legal title to ...
"Without land there is no life"
Elba Flores, head of research at the Center for Legal Studies and Social Research (CEJIS), describes the struggle of the Chiquitano people to overcome racism.
Defending the people, and Lake Izabal
Despite threats to her life, Eloyda Mejía raises awareness about industrial mining near a beautiful lake in eastern Guatemala.
Environmental activists receive death threats
In Guatemala, a deep-rooted culture of violence limits debate about mining and the environment.
"We are united"
An indigenous Q'eq'chi community in Guatemala struggles to defend its agricultural land.
Bolivian legal research organization firebombed
Oxfam America's South America regional office expressed concern and sympathy regarding the attack on the Centre for Legal Studies and Social Research (CEJIS) ...
Coffee growers earn a better price, protect the environment
Oxfam America invests in eco-friendly coffee processing, and helps farmers grow a world-class crop.
The Majaz effect
What is the likely environmental impact of Minera Majaz's proposed copper mine?
Rodolfo Pocop: an indigenous perspective on mining in Guatemala
New economic realities in Central America reveal strong concerns about the future of Mayan culture.
Referendum on Rio Blanco mining project
"Do you agree with having mining activity in the district of Carmen de la Frontera?" This is the question that thousands of citizens will answer on Sunday ...
Pollution risk at new gold mine in Ghana exposed
Journalist in Ghana writes about environmental risks, wins award.
Oxfam America denounces death threats against rights advocate in Peru
Calls on the authorities to investigate death threats and intimidation.
New attention on ChevronTexaco case
President of Ecuador speaks out on environment as indigenous leaders press for justice at shareholder meeting.
Improvements big and small in East Asia
Oxfam America partner Green Watershed helps local villagers preserve their way of life through their own expertise.
Human rights violations follow the money
Groundbreaking hearings on the responsibility of the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to respect human rights exposes violations related to loans ...
Green Watershed wins second award of the year
Oxfam partner in China wins water conservation-themed competition.
Green Watershed earns top honors
Oxfam partner wins award for sustainable development project in China.
Amazon Defense Front wins prestigious environmental prize
Luis Yanza and Pablo Fajardo of Ecuador are recognized for their effort to protect the natural world with the Goldman Environmental Prize for 2008.
UN-backed military operation in eastern Congo likely to cause widespread suffering for thousands of civilians warns Oxfam
Conflict surrounds expansion of Peru gold mine
Local communities turn to legal measures to protect land, water.
OXFAMExchange Winter 2003
Mary Robinson on human rights, functional literacy in West Africa, and saving the family farm
OXFAMExchange Spring 2004
Engendering an Equitable Society: Focus on Women's Rights
Oxfam America partner Dr. Juan Almendares receives humanitarian award
"My greatest inspiration was my mother...When I graduated from the university, I had three callings: To work on behalf of the poor, to educate, and to dedicate ...
Interview: Victor Campos
Victor Campos, 46, a civil engineer specializing in environmental issues, works for Centro Alexandro Von Humboldt, an Oxfam partner from Nicaragua.
Interview: Humberto Piaguaje
Humberto Piaguaje is the representative of the Secoya people to the Assembly of Delegates of Communities Affected by Texaco.
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.
Number of people affected by climate disaster up 54 percent by 2015
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 ...
In Jiabi, Chinese government and local people build dike together
Oxfam partner invites villagers and county officials to share ideas about development and the environment.
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