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East Asia

Since 1999, Oxfam America has been working through our partners to improve the lives of families in East Asia by building their skills in pond aquaculture, natural vegetable gardening, rice farming, and small businesses.

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Oxfam America's East Asia Program focuses on the countries of the Lower Mekong river basin – Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. In addition, we contribute to emergency relief programs in Myanmar, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Oxfam America's regional headquarters is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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More rice for people, more water for the planet
System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
People-centered resilience
Working with vulnerable farmers towards climate change adaptation and food security
Transparency is happening right now: USAID and Indonesia's national budget
AidNow series
Empty promises
What happened to 'development' in the WTO's Doha Round?
Suffering the Science
Climate change, people, and poverty
Field report from Cambodia
Smart Development in Practice series
The Aftershock of Cyclone Nargis
Credit Crunch in the Delta
One Year On
Oxfam reports on its emergency and reconstruction projects
Tsunami Fund end of program report
Oxfam's final report on its four-year response to the tsunami disaster of December 2004.
Oxfam Impact July 2008
New mangroves breathe life into Mekong Delta
Up in Smoke? Asia and the Pacific
The fifth report from the Working Group on Climate Change and Development.
Oxfam Impact June 2007
Feeding a nation
Public Health at Risk
A US Free Trade Agreement could threaten access to medicines in Thailand
Oxfam Impact February 2006
Cambodian rice farmers go organic
Fish Trade, Food, and Income Security
An overview of the constraints and barriers faced by small-scale fishers, farmers, and traders in the Lower Mekong Basin
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In harm's way: Oxfam America's game on rethinking natural disasters
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 well-being of millions more people.
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Spirit of the Forest - Oxfam on the ground in Cambodia
In Cambodia, Chanthy Dam is helping indigenous communities defend their rights— despite serious personal risks.
Climate change wake-up call
You know about global warming. You may already be doing your part to protect the environment. But, climate change is a human issue too—it's hitting the poorest people hardest.
Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change
Learn how four communities around the world are fighting back against climate change, and how you can help.
Hardest hit: Vietnam
In response to drought, communities grow drought-resistant crops, raise alternative livestock breeds, and use water from a new reservoir.
Follow the Money
Standing at the pump, watching the numbers tick away, do you ever wonder where the money goes? People on the other end of the pipeline are wondering too.
A perfect storm is driving millions into poverty
More than one billion people now face chronic hunger—and more could join their ranks if we don't act now. With increasing food prices, droughts and floods, and economic pressures, 40 years of progress against extreme poverty is at risk. Oxfam is ready with innovative programs that can save lives.
TCK TCK TCK - It's Time to Act on Climate Change
With only 100 days to go until world leaders meet in Copenhagen to hammer out a global climate change treaty, Oxfam has launched a new video with Oxfam Ambassador and Hollywood actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
Saving for Change
Oxfam America has pioneered an alternative microfinance model called Saving for Change, which self-replicates on a large scale and at a low cost, serving those who have been left behind.
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1.3 million rice farmers now using innovative growing methods in Vietnam
Oxfam support for System of Rice Intensification helping to change lives of farmers.

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In Cambodia, System of Rice Intensification helps families climb out of poverty
Low-cost agricultural techniques help a farmer achieve a six-fold increase in annual production in one small field, and become a leader in the community.

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More than 1 million growers are now embracing innovative approaches to producing more rice
System of Rice Intensification helps small-scale farmers in Vietnam.

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Food price spikes
After decades of progress, the number of people without enough to eat has reversed course and is increasing. It could soon top one billion. That's more than one in seven people going to bed hungry. Today. In the 21st century.

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In Japan, Oxfam partners support vulnerable groups
Oxfam working to complement government's efforts

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Solidarity and support in Japan: An interview with Oxfam's Michael Delaney
Oxfam is working to complement the massive aid effort that the Japanese government has undertaken.

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Japan faces multiple emergencies
Oxfam is not mounting a major humanitarian response to the disasters in Japan, but we are seeking ways to support vulnerable groups through local organizations.

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Mechanical Advantage
A new weeding tool for Cambodian rice farmers combined with innovative growing techniques leads to harvests double in size.

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Bold commitment to innovation
Le Ngoc Thach made a commitment–and a guarantee–to help farmers grow more rice.

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Chevron shareholders vote for transparency
At Chevron’s annual meeting, shareholders representing approximately 160 million shares voted in favor of a proposal calling for a transparent payment disclosure policy.

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Cambodia: Working to avoid the resource curse
Cambodians are enthusiastic about the discovery of oil, gas, and minerals, but wary of possible governance and transparency issues.

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Yem Neang spreads the word on a new way to grow rice
Cambodian farmer Yem Neang employs a new method called System of Rice Intensification to increase her yield while cutting down on her production costs.

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Saving for Change helps communities in Cambodia address financial difficulty
For Sean Ing, joining Saving for Change has allowed her to manage large expenses that would have cost her dearly if she had visited a money lender.

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Campaigners in Cambodia Demand Climate Justice
While the UN climate conference in Copenhagen has largely centered on emissions reductions, poor countries like Cambodia are focusing on financing that could help their communities adapt.

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Rebuilding lives after Typhoon Ketsana
Thach You, like thousands of others in Cambodia, is struggling to keep a roof over her family's head and find enough food for her children following a season of devastating floods.

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In Cambodia, USAID helps citizen groups protect their legal rights
Support to the Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) helps USAID foster an environment where citizens can have a voice in their government and demand broader accountability.

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New coalition to monitor resource revenues in Cambodia
Oil and mineral wealth could change the country, and a new watchdog intends to ensure revenues are well spent, and reduce poverty.

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Food on the table and savings on hand
An innovative agriculture technique is producing 50-150 percent more rice and increasing the incomes of more than 80,000 people.

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