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Background
Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, some progress has been made in Afghanistan, such as in health and education. Yet overall progress has been slow and ...
The ones who feed the world
During a US speaking tour organized by Oxfam and allies in October 2010, four international farmers find common ground with their Iowa counterparts.
Hard earth, hard choices
When drought hits, herders in southern Ethiopia sometimes have no choice but to sell the animals on which they depend.
More water, more food
An improved irrigation channel in Ethiopia now delivers a steady supply of water to a small village called Shasha Korke.
Coping during the hungry season in Gambia
Nyama Filly Fofana leads the way.
Groundbreaking method enables small farmers to grow more food with less water
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: ...
What Happened at the G20?
Initial analysis of the London summit
100 people pushed into poverty every minute by economic crisis
Oxfam outlines four stepping stones to the G20's 'new world order'
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
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.
Coffee cooperatives still rebuilding after Stan
How Guatamalan coffee cooperatives are recovering from heavy rains. Part I of III
Cotton farmers get organized
Small farmers in Mozambique mobilize for greater control of the cotton production chain.
Small scale coffee farmers make headway in new international coffee charter
After long period of negotiations, a successful conclusion.
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 ...
Oxfam finds some local solutions to food crises
In Gambia, Pakistan, and Niger, Oxfam and its local partners have responded to food shortages with tools adapted to local conditions.
Forecasting a better future
The progress of a village in India that participated in a study on rainfall illustrates the value of research in helping farming communities adapt to climate ...
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.
Weeding out abuses
Recommendations for a law-abiding farm labor system
Rallying for rights
Farmworkers in North Carolina take their case to RJ Reynolds.
Hardest hit: Vietnam
In response to drought, communities grow drought-resistant crops, raise alternative livestock breeds, and use water from a new reservoir.
New administration plan brings hope against hunger
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
New tool helps communities focus on human rights
A new system will help community members do their own analysis of the effects of foreign investment on human rights.
OXFAMExchange Fall 2009
Facing Down Hunger: The global food crisis one year later
The costs of biofuel
With enthusiasm for biofuel growing, countries like Mozambique want to cash in. But diverting resources from food crops comes with dangers.
In Peru, farmers and shopkeepers wonder how they will begin again after destructive rains
Heavy rainfall in Peru has caused flooding and left widespread damage, including the destruction of homes, crops, and small businesses.
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