All Publications http://www.oxfamamerica.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 61 to 75. Cereal Secrets http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/cereal-secrets The world's largest grain traders and global agriculture This research report provides an analysis of the role and impacts of the world's largest commodity traders on the modern food system. The report was commissioned to support GROW, Oxfam's global campaign to deliver food security in a resource-constrained world. The campaign, launched in 44 countries over the last year, urges governments, companies and civil society to repair the world's broken food system, which leaves nearly one billion people hungry every night, including millions of small-scale farmers and workers who produce much of the world's food.

]]> No publisher aperera GROW food security hunger 2012-08-06T17:43:02Z Research Report How to make a difference on campus http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/how-to-make-a-difference-on-campus Students, are you ready to take action? Find tips for starting and running an Oxfam Club at your high school or university, ideas for campus events, and much more. In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.

]]> No publisher akramer 2012-08-03T15:02:09Z Campaign Publication How to fundraise for Oxfam: Frequently asked questions http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/how-to-fundraise-for-oxfam-frequently-asked-questions Community-driven efforts like yours provide essential support for fighting poverty and responding to disasters worldwide. Check out these questions and answers to help you get started. In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.

]]> No publisher akramer 2012-08-07T16:42:07Z Campaign Publication How to take action: Organizing in your community http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/how-to-take-action-organizing-in-your-community Taking action at the grassroots can make a difference at the global level. From meeting with lawmakers to making news, this guide covers all that you need to know. In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.

]]> No publisher akramer 2012-08-07T16:43:28Z Campaign Publication How to host a house party http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/how-to-host-a-house-party A house party is a fun way to take action with friends and family. This guide includes everything you'll need to plan a successful event. In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.

]]> No publisher akramer 2012-08-07T16:44:25Z Campaign Publication How to get started: A menu of ideas http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/how-to-get-started-a-menu-of-ideas Want to do something to fight poverty and hunger, but don't know where to start? Explore this list of time-tested action ideas for individuals and groups. In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.

]]> No publisher akramer 2012-08-07T16:45:30Z Campaign Publication Haiti land rights, land tenure, and urban recovery http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/haiti-land-rights-land-tenure-and-urban-recovery More than two years after the earthquake in Haiti, hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) remain in tents and informal settlements in the earthquake zone. The reasons for this vary, but land rights and land tenure are central. This report distills some of the complex issues involved, finding that policy frameworks governing land tenure and land rights operate in a highly dynamic, customary, and partially informal manner.

]]> No publisher nhailu Caribbean Haiti humanitarian relief land 2012-08-06T17:46:13Z Research Report Rebuilding our economy, restoring our environment http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/rebuilding-our-economy-restoring-our-environment How the emerging restoration economy offers new and expanded opportunities for Gulf Coast businesses and communities The eventual allocation of funding related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response has the potential to enable the people of the Gulf of Mexico to simultaneously restore the health and resilience of their environments, their economies and their communities. As local, state and federal governments plan for restoration of the Gulf Coast, new opportunities will arise for economic growth.

]]> No publisher aperera 2012-08-06T17:55:27Z Campaign Publication The Food Transformation http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/the-food-transformation Harnessing consumer power to create a fair food future Every time you open your fridge and food cupboards, you step into the global food system. Sounds odd, but it’s true. The system is an enormously complex web of all the people, businesses, organizations and governments involved in the production, distribution, sale and consumption of food. Irrespective of who we are, or where we are on the planet, the food we eat is made available by this global food system.

]]> No publisher aperera 2012-07-23T16:08:46Z Research Report Measuring Economic Progress and Well-Being http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/measuring-economic-progress-and-well-being-how-to-move-beyond-gdp How to move beyond GDP This paper offers an overview of the long-standing debate about the use of GDP in measuring progress, paying particular attention to poverty and inequality as dimensions of progress.

]]> No publisher nhailu 2012-09-05T18:36:58Z Research Report Food crisis in West Africa http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/food-crisis-in-west-africa The Sahel region of West and Central Africa is in the grip of a food crisis. Oxfam and our partner organizations are working throughout the region to get help to struggling communities. As the food crisis intensifies, families in hard-hit areas are employing desperate measures to find food, like foraging in anthills for bits of edible grain. Oxfam and our partners are improving access to food and clean water, while also helping livestock survive the crisis.

]]> No publisher estevens 2012-07-17T17:34:13Z Fact Sheet Tackling the food deficit in the world's newest country http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/tackling-the-food-deficit-in-the-worlds-newest-country A year after South Sudan became the world's newest nation, half of its 9.7 million citizens are struggling to meet their basic food needs. Internal conflict, clashes with Sudan, poor harvests, and complex population movement have all contributed to the current crisis. This brief looks at the reasons for the current food crisis in South Sudan and draws attention to its impact on the population. It calls on the government of the Republic of South Sudan and international actors to urgently address the food insecurity crisis, ensure that resources reach the most vulnerable, and work for peace and development for the citizens of the world‘s newest country.

]]> No publisher estevens South Sudan food security 2012-08-06T15:19:32Z Briefing Paper PREP Value Chain Climate Resilience http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/prep-value-chain-climate-resilience A guide to managing climate impacts in companies and communities This guide has been developed by companies and organizations engaged in the Partnership for Resilience and Environmental Preparedness (PREP) — a pilot partnership formed to address the risks and opportunities that climate change impacts pose to businesses and the communities on which they depend. One of the primary goals of PREP is to engage and inform good practice in companies as it relates to building climate resilience in partnership with communities. This guidance has been developed on behalf of the PREP member companies Calvert Investments, Entergy, Levi Strauss & Co., Earth Networks, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Starbucks, and Swiss Re.

This report was prepared by Jean-Christophe Amado and Peter Adams (Acclimatise). Heather Coleman (Oxfam America) and Ryan Schuchard (BSR) were lead contributors.

]]> No publisher mborum PREP climate change corporate social responsibility 2012-08-08T18:12:16Z Research Report Piecing it all together: Why the Arms Trade Treaty must regulate parts and components for weapons and military equipment http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/piecing-it-all-together-why-the-arms-trade-treaty-must-regulate-parts-and-components-for-weapons-and-military-equipment The Arms Trade Treaty provides a unique opportunity to regulate the specialized parts and components used in the arms trade. Modern weapons and military equipment cannot be made or maintained without the parts and components that are traded around the world in a globalized market. Without regulating this trade alongside the trade in complete weapons, it will be impossible to reduce the impact of irresponsible arms transfers on human rights, security, and development.

]]> No publisher cmccabe 2012-06-29T15:44:20Z Briefing Paper Oxfam America & the private sector http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/oxfam-america-and-the-private-sector Oxfam America works with a wide range of organizations to develop innovative solutions to poverty and social injustice. Given the reach, influence, and impact of the private sector, Oxfam increasingly engages with businesses. Although we have the capacity to take on hard-hitting advocacy directed at certain industries, we are equally committed to establishing transformative partnerships with private sector leaders.

]]> No publisher aperera corporate social responsibility private sector engagement 2012-06-15T19:21:47Z Brochure