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Oxfam America provides timely communications on global policy decisions, emerging crises, and our work in the affected areas.

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Oxfam warns up to 1.5 million in danger if aid effort cannot reach cyclone victims
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Risk of disease outbreak increasing daily as Myanmar stands on the edge of a public health catastrophe

Oxfam resumes operations in Zimbabwe
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Urges government to grant full permission to all civil society organizations.

Oxfam raises alarm about escalating Congo violence
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Humanitarian needs mount as thousands more people flee from their homes.

Oxfam shocked, deeply saddened by killing of aid partner in Somalia
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Mohammed Abdulle Mahdi, 46, was shot to death in Mogadishu on the morning of June 11th.

Oxfam flies team to Pakistan quake zone
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Thousands of people have an urgent need for shelter and blankets due to the cold weather at high altitudes.

Oxfam calls for complete revamp of medical R&D
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New approaches to end neglect of medical R&D for the poorest are needed.

Oxfam calls for an 'aid bail out' after signs that aid levels are to be slashed
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As finance ministers meet at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss the global financial crisis, international agency Oxfam said governments in Italy, France and Spain are about to cut or freeze their aid budgets. Oxfam says this is unacceptable and calls for an urgent aid bail out for developing countries.

Oxfam Applauds First Step Toward Transparency in the Oil, Gas and Mining Industries
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Financial Services Committee hears evidence to support mandatory revenue disclosure.

Oxfam America's fundraising campaign surpasses goal--over $63 million raised for critical poverty alleviation and development programs
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International relief and development agency Oxfam America announced today that it has completed a major fundraising initiative. The ?Campaign for Oxfam America? surpassed its $50 million goal, bringing in over $63 million to expand Oxfam?s work in four key areas: saving lives, empowering women and families, creating economic opportunity and ensuring impact and effectiveness.

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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
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Skype: lyndsaycruz
Email: lcruz@oxfamamerica.org

Mary Babic
Communications Officer
Boston, MA
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Email: mbabic@oxfamamerica.org