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Poverty in the US is as stark and real as poverty in many developing countries. The difference is that ours is a wealthy nation, heightening the injustice that millions of America's poor endure. Oxfam's US programs focus on that injustice.
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Poverty in the US is as stark and real as poverty in many developing countries. The difference is that ours is a wealthy nation, heightening the injustice that millions of America’s poor endure.

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In all its US work, Oxfam partners with local groups to tackle the fundamental causes of poverty and foster social change to alleviate it.

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Meet Oxfam's local partner organizations working in the United States.

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Tell Congress: No more secret payments!
A bill now in Congress would help protect poor people by making oil, gas, and mining companies open their books–but industry lobbyists are fighting it. Poor communities have a right to follow the money–and to call for a fair share for schools, health care, and jobs.
Vulnerability and Climate Change in the US Southeast
An interactive Web experience highlighting the intersection of climate hazards such as drought, hurricane winds, sea-level rise, and floods with socially vulnerable communities in thirteen southeastern states.
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Exposed: Groundbreaking report details climate change hotspots in US Southeast
100 people pushed into poverty every minute by economic crisis
New Senate bill would open the books in the oil, gas, and mining sector
Thousands turn out for climate change stunt in New York
Multi-agency report reveals disparity in living conditions for Louisianans
New Senate bill pushes for development aid transparency, stronger USAID
African leaders call for a new path on US foreign assistance
New deadlines not enough to finalize a 'development' trade round
Climate impacts could reverse progress in the fight against global poverty
Historic House climate bill passes, provides resources for hardest hit
New report reveals shared experiences of African Americans and Latinos
Oxfam: More than 3 million face death while Berlusconi and the G8 fiddle
Oxfam boosts aid effort to thousands fleeing new fighting in Somalia
Business poised to push governments on climate deal
Historic house climate bill passes first test, more resources still needed for hardest hit
Oxfam welcomes Berman's action to increase development and diplomatic capacity
Oxfam welcomes climate bill, urges increased support for hardest hit
Oxfam urges miner to address community engagement practices
New bipartisan congressional bill promises renewed hope for US foreign assistance and global poverty reduction
Bank bailout could end poverty for 50 years
Oxfam urges miner to improve community relations
New shareholder report identifies opportunities for stronger community engagement practices.
Oxfam's Reaction to President's Budget Proposal
ALSO: Launch of Oxfam America Advocacy Fund Web Site
Backroom Deals Enable DR-CAFTA to Pass
Bad Trade Agreement Could Devastate Agriculture, Deepen Poverty in Central America
Help Family Farmers Here and Abroad: Support the Rural America Preservation Act
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Oxfam at a glance: CHANGE Initiative
The CHANGE Initiative is a highly competitive national program that trains college students to become actively engaged with Oxfam America’s work. Its goals: to broaden perspectives, inspire action, and shape a new generation of global citizens.
Oxfam's oil, gas, and mining program
Oxfam advocates just government policies and corporate practices in the oil, gas, and mining industries, and supports the right of communities to participate meaningfully in decisions about the use of natural resources.
OXFAMExchange Winter 2009
These are extraordinary times
OXFAMExchange Fall 2008
A root revolution in Cambodia
US Gulf Coast Recovery Program Fact Sheet
An overview of Oxfam America's continuing effort to rebuild the Gulf Coast
OXFAMExchange Fall 2007
Moving Toward Lasting Solutions in Gambia
Saving Lives
Disasters, and the way we respond to them, can be catalysts for social change—a chance to create lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.
Working together to end poverty and injustice
An overview of Oxfam America and our approach to poverty relief and lasting social change.
OXFAMExchange Spring 2007
A Fragile Balance
OXFAMExchange Winter 2006
The Year of Disasters
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People-centered resilience
Working with vulnerable farmers towards climate change adaptation and food security
Exposed
Social vulnerability and climate change in the US Southeast
A Portrait of Louisiana
Louisiana Human Development Report 2009
The new adaptation marketplace
Climate change and opportunities for green economic growth
Empty promises
What happened to 'development' in the WTO's Doha Round?
Building Common Ground
How shared attitudes and concerns can create alliances between African-Americans and Latinos in a post-Katrina New Orleans
The White Oak Recommendations on Effective Global Development in the US National Interest
A Portrait of Mississippi
Mississippi Human Development Report 2009
Mirror on America
How the state of Gulf Coast recovery reflects on us all—Oxfam's report on the status of Gulf Coast recovery three years later.
"Foreign Assistance Reform in the Next Administration: Challenges and Solutions"
Shut Out
How US farm programs fail minority farmers
Impacts of Reductions in US Cotton Subsidies on West African Cotton Producers
How Does the USDA Farm Bill Proposal Measure Up?
Oxfam America Testimony on US Trade Agenda
Fairness in the Fields
A vision for the 2007 Farm Bill
Forgotten Communities, Unmet Promises
An unfolding tragedy on the Gulf Coast
Transparency Begins at Home
An assessment of United States revenue transparency and extractive industries transparency initiative requirements
Like Machines in the Fields
Workers without rights in American agriculture
Investing in Destruction: Glamis Gold
Cultivating Poverty
The impact of US cotton subsidies on Africa
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Gulft Coast government guide
A Directory of the National, State, and Local Officials Representing Coastal Mississippi
In harm's way: Oxfam America's game on rethinking natural disasters
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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.
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.
ACT FAST with Oxfam
We can beat hunger and poverty -- but we've got to ACT FAST. Pledge to ACT FAST with Oxfam today and help us add 5,000 new people to the movement by November 30.
Hardest hit: Louisiana
Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change
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.
Oxfam America President Ray Offenheiser on Bloggingheads.tv
Mark Leon Goldberg of UN Dispatch and The American Prospect, chats with Ray Offenheiser, president of Oxfam America, about how we can bring US foreign assistance and foreign aid practices into the 21st century.
Sharon's story
Sharon Hanshaw helps women speak out and prepare for future storms in post-Hurricane Katrina Biloxi, MS
Reform US Foreign Aid Policy
US foreign aid has saved millions of lives and helped millions more overcome poverty. Yet foreign aid is still under-performing and often fails to reach the people who need it most.
Sustainable Security
Oxfam America president Raymond C. Offenheiser discusses how 21st century sustainable security requires working together across borders for joint solutions to global challenges.
Our Land, Our Life
The struggle of Carrie and Mary Dann, two Western Shoshone elders, to address the threat mining development poses to the sacred and environmentally sensitive lands of Crescent Valley, Nevada.
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Majora Carter: ‘Women represent a new vision’
The environmental justice advocate talks with Oxfam about poverty here and abroad, the need for climate change adaptation, and why women can lead the way in coming up with solutions.

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Changing the way Americans prepare for the worst
What if we could pinpoint who’d be hardest hit by disasters? Thanks to social vulnerability mapping, we can.

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Women of influence get results on Capitol Hill
Oxfam's Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors generate Congressional support for women who face the devastating effects of climate change.

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¡Miembro!
A historic contract for members of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee provides a host of protections for immigrant workers.

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From the US and Senegal, stories of climate survival
An Oxfam America speaking tour brings together two women who are leading the fight against climate change.

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Emerging artist paints with a purpose
For Ashley Cecil, each work of art means a chance to make a difference.

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A force of nature
Three years after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, one grassroots leader is harnessing the power of community.

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Some people dread evacuations almost as much as hurricanes
Leaving home in advance of a storm is costly and exhausting. Facing the prospect of having to do it more than once in short order makes some residents think twice.

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