Oxfam America http://www.oxfamamerica.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 3. Oxfam in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/oxfam-in-central-america-mexico-and-the-caribbean All across this diverse and beautiful territory, new faces of leadership are emerging. Women, rural communities, and small farmers are adding their voices to the political dialogue, calling on their governments: Hear us now. Half the population of Central America lives in poverty. The chronically poor—women, small farmers, and those in rural communities—lack the access to government services, economic opportunity, and basic rights that could enable a secure existence. Since the 1980s, Oxfam America has supported promising community-driven organizations, helping their leaders and members develop skills and resources—and a voice to achieve their visions for a fairer, more prosperous future for all.

]]> No publisher Oxfam America community finance coffee oil, gas and mining Caribbean aid reform Cuba Central America climate change HIV-AIDS water trade Mexico El Salvador Guatemala natural resources disaster risk reduction Honduras Haiti Nicaragua equality for women 2009-06-24T19:40:06Z Brochure Oxfam in South America http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/oxfam-in-south-america To their government officials and to the corporations who want to exploit their lands and natural resources, the indigenous and rural people of South America have a simple, yet important message: "We are here." Since 1984, Oxfam America has helped them voice this message in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru—by strengthening farmers' organizations, women's groups, and indigenous associations that represent poor communities. With a stronger voice and the right skills, indigenous and rural people can manage their lands, promote their rights and cultures—and build a better, more prosperous future.

]]> No publisher Oxfam America natural resources indigenous people disaster risk reduction climate change trade environment South America land oil, gas and mining humanitarian relief Peru minority rights women Bolivia agriculture transparency Ecuador equality for women 2009-06-09T20:49:25Z Brochure OXFAMExchange Spring 2002 http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/spring-2002 Oxfam launches the Make Trade Fair campaign On April 11, in a noise heard far beyond the borders of the Hong Kong harbor, Oxfam crushed a shipping container emblazoned with various trade injustices that Oxfam is fighting to abolish.

Amid cheers from a throng of enthusiastic supporters and international media, Make Trade Fair won the day.

Oxfam's trade campaign was launched.

Within hours of the Hong Kong debut, events were held in 25 cities including Brussels, Dublin, Geneva, Mexico City, San Salvador, and Washington, D.C. These events ranged from press conferences and symposiums to a rock concert in London’s Trafalgar Square.

Oxfam's trade campaign seeks to unite concerned citizens around the world in calling for fair trade policies that will help move millions of people out of poverty.

Nobel Prize Professor Amartya Sen, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, and musician and social activist Bono were among those who endorsed the campaign. "Oxfam has got it right," said Bono. "It wouldn't cost much to change the rules of trade so that poor countries can work their way out of poverty. But the world's leaders won't act unless they hear enough people telling them."

Also in this issue of EXCHANGE, writers Frances and Anna Lappé discuss their book Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet, and we bring you updates on Oxfam's work with water and sanitation, drought in Ethiopia, and indigenous women in the highlands of Peru who are speaking out after decades of violence.

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