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- A fresh look at the green economy
- Research Report | Nov 17, 2010
- Jobs that build resilience to climate change More »
- At the heart of the El Salvador flood response: partnership
- Feature Story | Oct 22, 2011
- When a major storm strikes El Salvador, preparedness and local partnerships make all the difference. More »
- Sahel food crisis
- Emergency | Jul 09, 2012
- Poor and erratic rains, failed harvests, and soaring food prices set the stage for a severe food crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa in 2012, placing ... More »
- For architect, supporting the poor is best kind of building
- Feature Story | Dec 19, 2008
- Indira Aryarathne of the Institute for Participatory Interaction in Development investigated the role of women in disaster risk reduction programs in Sri Lanka. More »
- Forecasting a better future
- Feature Story | Dec 28, 2008
- The progress of a village in India that participated in a study on rainfall illustrates the value of research in helping farming communities adapt to climate ... More »
- Improving the wells improves community health in flood-prone parts of El Salvador
- Feature Story | Mar 19, 2009
- Capped wells lined with a volcanic-rock filter provide families in Salvadoran communities with clean drinking water. More »
- In Jiabi, Chinese government and local people build dike together
- Feature Story | Dec 19, 2006
- Oxfam partner invites villagers and county officials to share ideas about development and the environment. More »
- In Peru, Oxfam helps mountain hamlets prepare for the next bout of bad weather
- Feature Story | May 30, 2007
- Acres of barley, gravity-fed sprinklers, and radio towers are some of the tools Oxfam has helped to provide Peruvian herders working high in the Andes. More »
- Sahel food crisis: Dry times in 2011 threaten ability to plant in 2012
- Feature Story | May 15, 2012
- A farmer recounts the struggle to grow food and prepare for the 2012 growing season More »
- Sahel food crisis: Farmers cope with food shortages
- Feature Story | May 15, 2012
- Confronted with a poor 2011 harvest, farmers find creative ways to earn money to buy food. More »
- New ways to cope with flooding along Sri Lankan river
- Feature Story | Dec 19, 2008
- In the aftermath of the tsunami, some of Oxfam's research initiatives focused on issues of particular concern to women. More »
- One researcher's method: ask the people who know best
- Feature Story | Dec 18, 2008
- In Sri Lanka, Chamindra Weerackody carried out research on community mental health and well-being that has implications for aid providers in future emergencies. More »
- Oxfam America launches new initiative on reducing disaster risks
- News Update | Feb 16, 2007
- Developing strong programs in disaster risk reduction is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of Oxfam America's work on emergencies. More »
- Oxfam finds some local solutions to food crises
- Feature Story | Apr 24, 2008
- In Gambia, Pakistan, and Niger, Oxfam and its local partners have responded to food shortages with tools adapted to local conditions. More »
- Oxfam in Cuba
- Feature Story | Sep 26, 2008
- After 15 years of economic crisis, Cuba is still facing significant challenges. But there are real signs that Cuba is starting to move forward. More »
- Oxfam's humanitarian response department expands into public health
- News Update | Jan 18, 2007
- New public health practice is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of the agency's emergency response. The other two components are ... More »
- Prone to fierce storms, Bangladesh works to improve its preparedness
- Feature Story | Dec 03, 2007
- A native of Bangladesh, Latif Khan has lived through many cyclones—and has spent much of his professional life working on ways to help prevent the death and ... More »
- Seasonal flooding in Gambella leaves thousands of Ethiopians needing help
- News Update | Oct 24, 2007
- When two rivers spilled their banks, the consequences were severe. More »
- Signs point to success: reducing disaster risks in El Salvador
- Feature Story | Nov 07, 2006
- Thorough planning helps everyone reach safety in emergencies, even in the poorest communities. More »
- Such important work
- Feature Story | Dec 17, 2008
- The Advanced Center for Enabling Disaster Risk Reduction (ACEDRR) explores new ways of helping impoverished communities improve their resilience to future ... More »
- The Andean challenge: getting there and catching your breath
- Feature Story | Apr 02, 2007
- At 16,000 feet above sea level, the air is thin in the mountain hamlets of Peru. Oxfam America and its partner, Asociación Proyección, are reaching out to ... More »
- The semblance of disaster
- Feature Story | Mar 04, 2008
- Carrying out realistic disaster simulations is one way Oxfam ensures that its staff members are prepared to respond quickly and effectively. More »
- With early warning, small problems in Ethiopia won't grow
- Feature Story | Jan 15, 2008
- Around the southern Ethiopia border town of Moyale, where herders compete to eke a living from often-parched pasture land, a mysterious disease is slowly ... More »
- A house for Miss Betty
- Audio Slideshow Link | Aug 30, 2007
- An innovative housing program in the US Gulf Coast led by Oxfam America partner TRAC is taking housing in flood-prone areas to new heights. More »
- Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change
- Video Link | May 25, 2010
- Learn how four communities around the world are fighting back against climate change, and how you can help. More »
- Doubling his weather insurance, this Ethiopian farmer is happy for the security it provides
- Feature Story | Feb 02, 2012
- "Anything can happen," says Alemu Tadesse. And that's why he is investing in weather insurance for some of his crops. More »
- Counting on the rain to continue—or weather insurance to help cover losses
- Feature Story | Feb 02, 2012
- For Ethiopian farmer Gidey Mehari, when the opportunity to buy weather insurance for his crops arose, he jumped at the chance. More »
- Food-for-work program allows families in El Salvador to recover from disaster
- Feature Story | Jul 03, 2012
- Oxfam, together with five local organizations and the World Food Programme, helped communities recover while they prepare. More »
- Slide Show | Jul 03, 2012
- Oxfam America, together with five local organizations and the World Food Programme, helped communities recover from one emergency while they prepare for future ... More »
- Saving lives: Oxfam partners take center stage
- Oxfam Impact | Mar 31, 2012
- Oxfam invests in the strengths of local communities and partners. When rainfall from a tropical depression triggered a massive emergency in El Salvador, our ... More »
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