Press room

Welcome to Oxfam America's press room, where you will find current and archived press releases, our general press kit, contact information for press officers, reports, videos, and more.

Press kit

Our online press kit contains information about our mission and history, bios for senior staff and official Oxfam America logos for use by the media. For more information, contact a press officer from the sidebar.
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Oxfam experts

Oxfam America spokespeople are available for comment and background briefings for the media on a wide range of issues.

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All eyes are on the US as Arms Trade Treaty opens for signature

All eyes are on the US as Arms Trade Treaty opens for signature

The 154 countries that voted in favor of the treaty now need to step up and sign it.

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Laura Chavez inspires Guatemalan women to claim their rights

Laura Chavez inspires Guatemalan women to claim their rights

Laura Chavez is a leader to the women in her community, especially those suffering from gender-based violence.

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Syrian refugees: dreaming of home

Syrian refugees: dreaming of home

The Syria conflict has forced more than one million people to flee to neighboring countries. In Lebanon and Jordan, Oxfam has been providing essential aid.

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A woman in a man’s world: A Jordanian engineer brings her skills to the Syria crisis

A woman in a man’s world: A Jordanian engineer brings her skills to the Syria crisis

Farah Al-Basha helps keep clean water flowing in Zaatari refugee camp.

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Alexis Nkurunziza, Transparency Expert

Alexis Nkurunziza, Transparency Expert

A researcher and human rights defender is leveraging a tiny investment of US foreign aid to open up budgets in Rwanda.

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Oxfam very concerned about violent acts in Guatemala

Oxfam very concerned about violent acts in Guatemala

Join Oxfam in demanding that the Guatemalan government protect the lives and rights of all its citizens.

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Screaming out loud: Syrian women tell stories of war and struggle

Screaming out loud: Syrian women tell stories of war and struggle

Citizen journalists elevate the voices of their refugee communities.

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Women and the big business of chocolate

Women and the big business of chocolate

Chocolate is a $100 billion industry, but most cocoa farmers live on less than $2 a day. Get the facts and find out how you can help.

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Majeda Begum Shiru, Local Leader

Majeda Begum Shiru, Local Leader

A formerly quiet woman is leveraging a tiny investment of US foreign aid to enable women to speak loudly and powerfully to improve health and education in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

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Press contacts

To arrange an interview with an Oxfam spokesperson or for any other media enquiries, contact our press officers.

Matt Herrick
Director, Media & Public Relations
Boston, MA
Office: (617) 728-2408
Cell: (617) 821-7653 
Email: mherrick@oxfamamerica.org

Helen DaSilva
Corporate Relations and Branding Media Manager
Boston, MA
Office: (617) 728-2409
Cell: (617) 331-2984
Skype: mariahelenari
Email: hdasilva@oxfamamerica.org

Josh Silva
Press Officer, PR & Branding
Boston, MA
Office: (617) 517-9444
Cell: (617) 785-7772
Skype: jsilva982
Email: jsilva@oxfamamerica.org

Laura Rusu
Policy and Campaigns Media Manager
Washington, DC
Office: (202) 496-1169
Cell: (202) 459-3739
Email: lrusu@oxfamamerica.org

Andrew Blejwas
Humanitarian Media Manager
Boston, MA
Office: (617) 728-2544
Cell: (617) 785-7047
Skype: Andrew.Blejwas.oa
Email: ablejwas@oxfamamerica.org

Maura Hart
Senior Humanitarian Press Officer
New York, NY
Cell: (202) 476-0093
Skype: Maura_Hart
Email: mhart@oxfamamerica.org

Ben Grossman-Cohen
Economic Justice Press Officer
Washington, DC
Office: (202) 777-2907
Cell: (202) 629-6018
Skype: ben.grossmancohen
Email: bgrossman-cohen@oxfamamerica.org

Jessica Forres
Extractive Industries & Humanitarian Press Officer
Washington, DC
Office: (202) 777-2914
Cell: (202) 460-8272
Email: jforres@oxfamamerica.org

Lyndsay Cruz
Senior Advisor, Public Figures
Los Angeles, CA
Cell: (562) 331-0698
Skype: lyndsaycruz
Email: lcruz@oxfamamerica.org

Mary Babic
Communications Officer
Boston, MA
Office: (617) 517-9475
Cell: (617) 840-8957
Skype: marybabic.oa
Email: mbabic@oxfamamerica.org