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Oxfam: Peru Quake Reconstruction Effort Must Focus on Reducing Devastating Impact of Future Natural Disasters
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As Government develops its rebuilding plan, Oxfam sees potential for decreasing vulnerability to death and destruction when disaster strikes

Oxfam Launches Global Ambassadors Program
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Ambassadors include celebrities Scarlett Johansson, Coldplay, Djimon Hounsou, Kristin Davis, Colin Firth, Minnie Driver and Helen Mirren.

Oxfam responds to South Asia Floods
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Agency urges flood preparedness, raises funds for stepped-up response.

Oxfam Goes "Into the Wild"
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Oxfam featured in Sean Penn directed and produced film "Into the Wild."

Oxfam: Eastern Chad must not become another Darfur
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New attacks on civilians leave dozens dead

Oxfam Calls on Newmont Mining Company to Publicly Renounce Human Rights Abuses at Peruvian Gold Mine
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Oxfam America today called on the Newmont Mining Company to address human rights abuses surrounding its Yanacocha Gold Mine in northern Peru.

Oxfam calls for radical rethink of flood policies in South Asia
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Some current flood defenses exacerbate crisis

Oxfam applauds Congress for passing Hurricane Housing Recovery Act
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Gulf Coast advocates play key role in passage of legislation

Oxfam America Unwraps 22 new ways to give this holiday season
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Oxfam invites donors to give green, the ?warm and fuzzy,? or clean drinking water, and make a difference in the fight against poverty.

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Matt Herrick
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Maura Hart
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Ben Grossman-Cohen
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Jessica Forres
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Lyndsay Cruz
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