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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 ...
Food crisis grips Sahel region of West Africa, 10 million affected
Poor rains last year reduced the size of harvests and dried out pastureland across the region.
In villages of Niger, hunger weakens people and animals
Rains are desperately needed for farmers across the Sahel. But in some places, the rain will also make it very difficult to deliver vital aid.
Drawing water to a thirsty village
In the aftermath of the tsunami, Oxfam helped an impoverished farming community in Sri Lanka find a solution to its most devastating chronic emergency: ...
Oxfam's humanitarian response department expands into public health
New public health practice is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of the agency's emergency response. The other two components are ...
Stand with the Sisters on the Planet
On International Women's Day 2010, over 100 women leaders joined Oxfam with one message: we are Sisters on the Planet. And it's up to us to fight poverty and ...
Take Action: Global Food Crisis
Already 854 million people on our planet suffer from hunger. Now, as food prices climb high and fast, conditions are becoming worse and threatening the ...
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 ...
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.
Fighting off starvation in Zimbabwe
After a poor harvest and subsequent drought depleted food supplies, Oxfam partners distributed food and seeds to reduce the need for future aid.
Instead of tea: Respect
A savings group in Senegal breeds entrepreneurs and independence on just a few cents a week.
Hardest hit: Vietnam
In response to drought, communities grow drought-resistant crops, raise alternative livestock breeds, and use water from a new reservoir.
Hardest hit: Louisiana
A house built on pilings – a lift house – can withstand hurricane-force winds and rains.
Hardest hit: El Salvador
“Healthy wells,” tightly sealed to keep out contamination after floods, provide clean drinking and cooking water for families.
Majora Carter: ‘Women represent a new vision’
The environmental justice advocate talks with Oxfam about poverty here and abroad, the need for climate change adaptation, and why women can lead the way in ...
Lifeblood at risk
In northern Peru, small-scale farmers can earn more by growing organic products. They say the rush to mine for copper in the mountains above their farms would ...
The long road home
As the rainy season approaches, providing emergency shelter materials to those who have lost their houses is one of Oxfam's top priorities.
Small loans make a big difference for women in Afghanistan
Oxfam America's sister organizations are working hard to help women in drought-prone areas of Afghanistan find ways to improve their lives.
First phase of Haiti rehabilitation to focus on water, sanitation, and shelter
Early assessments help Oxfam plan out the first six months of our post-earthquake assistance.
In Prestea, Ghana, gold mine expansion threatens water sources
Communities are requesting a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of a new mining project and for their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding ...
Reducing vulnerability to HIV before and after disasters
Tsunami research brief: An exploration of how the tsunami and its aftermath led to an increase in vulnerability to HIV in coastal India.
Clean water and sanitation prevent disease and save lives after disaster strikes
During disasters, water and sanitation systems often collapse. Repairs can take time—time that people who depend on them to stay alive don’t have.
“Our entire world has changed”
Yolette Etienne, Oxfam’s country director in Haiti, lost her mother in the earthquake a week ago. She buried her the next day and went to work. Caroline Gluck ...
Video: The need for water is acute
Without water, people cant last much beyond three days. Thats why Oxfam focuses much of its emergency response on rushing to provide survivors with a safe ...
Martina's story
Martina Longom campaigned for and helped to build a borehole to make collecting water easier in Caicaoan village, Uganda.
Sharon's story
Sharon Hanshaw helps women speak out and prepare for future storms in post-Hurricane Katrina Biloxi, MS
Muriel's story
Muriel Saragoussi uses her voice to ensure that women's needs are taken into account in all environmental policies in Brazil.
Sahena's story
Sahena Begum is spearheading community efforts to cope with changing weather in Kunderpara village, Bangladesh.
Stop Violence Against Women
Oxfam America’s Gender Violence Prevention campaign supports local upcoming artists while contributing to cultural change and new youth practices. Salvadoran ...
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