Bolivian Indigenous Groups Attacked
Oxfam expresses solidarity with Chiquitano indigenous people in eastern Bolivia after their offices are ransacked and leaders are threatened.
Oxfam expresses solidarity with Chiquitano indigenous people in eastern Bolivia after their offices are ransacked and leaders are threatened.
Oxfam's Emergency Response Department Expands into Public Health
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 livelihoods and disaster preparedness. This is the first of a two-part series that will look at the new and more comprehensive direction the emergency department is taking.
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 livelihoods and disaster preparedness. This is the first of a two-part series that will look at the new and more comprehensive direction the emergency department is taking.
Oxfam America Emergencies Program Launches New Initiative on Reducing Disaster Risks
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. Along with expanding programs to improve livelihoods and public health in disaster-stricken communities, the humanitarian department is adding new emphasis to helping communities avert catastrophic losses at times of emergency. Part II in a two-part series.
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. Along with expanding programs to improve livelihoods and public health in disaster-stricken communities, the humanitarian department is adding new emphasis to helping communities avert catastrophic losses at times of emergency. Part II in a two-part series.
“EPAs Will Not Make Poverty History”
World Social Forum participants in Africa critique economic proposals for free trade with Europe.
World Social Forum participants in Africa critique economic proposals for free trade with Europe.
Oxfam Responds to Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia
Oxfam emergency teams are responding to severe flooding in Jakarta and surrounding areas, providing assistance to those affected.
Oxfam emergency teams are responding to severe flooding in Jakarta and surrounding areas, providing assistance to those affected.
2007 Jakarta Flood Slideshow
A series of images courtesy of Reuters alernet.org of the devastation caused by flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia in February 2007.
A series of images courtesy of Reuters alernet.org of the devastation caused by flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia in February 2007.
Oxfam Offers Hygiene Kits and Clothing as People Clean up after Jakarta Flood
Clean water, bedding, sarongs, sandals—residents in Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta need many basics as they dig out from the mire deposited by the flash floods and mud slides that poured through their neighborhoods earlier this month.
Clean water, bedding, sarongs, sandals—residents in Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta need many basics as they dig out from the mire deposited by the flash floods and mud slides that poured through their neighborhoods earlier this month.
Floods in Mozambique Displace 74,000
Worst flooding in years hits central provinces; Oxfam to respond with clean water and sanitation equipment to avert public health crisis.
Worst flooding in years hits central provinces; Oxfam to respond with clean water and sanitation equipment to avert public health crisis.
Clean Water Focus of Oxfam Relief Effort in Mozambique
Setting up water and sanitation services for 10,000 will help prevent disease for displaced people.
Setting up water and sanitation services for 10,000 will help prevent disease for displaced people.
Flood Response in Mozambique Continues
Cyclone rains compound disaster, 163,000 now displaced.
Cyclone rains compound disaster, 163,000 now displaced.
Brief Break in Rains, Threat of Malaria in Mozambique
Oxfam delivers clean water, latrines while keeping an eye on water levels in rivers.
Oxfam delivers clean water, latrines while keeping an eye on water levels in rivers.
Oxfam America Denounces Death Threat against Rights Advocate in Peru
Oxfam America is concerned about the safety of a community rights advocate in northern Peru, and calls on the authorities to investigate death threats and intimidation.
Oxfam America is concerned about the safety of a community rights advocate in northern Peru, and calls on the authorities to investigate death threats and intimidation.
Newmont Update: April 2007
A brief overview of community concerns at Newmont operations and investments in Peru, Ghana, Indonesia, the United States, and Romania
A brief overview of community concerns at Newmont operations and investments in Peru, Ghana, Indonesia, the United States, and Romania
Aid Agencies Suspend Work in Darfur Camp Due to Growing Violence
The temporary step affects 100,000 people in Um Dukhun in West Darfur. Oxfam continues to provide vital assistance to other camps and towns across Darfur
The temporary step affects 100,000 people in Um Dukhun in West Darfur. Oxfam continues to provide vital assistance to other camps and towns across Darfur
Western Shoshone Push for Answers at Annual Meeting of Barrick Gold
Mt. Tenabo in Nevada is one of the Western Shoshone's sacred sites and home to some of their creation stories. A mining operation is now threatening to disrupt the spiritual life of the mountain.
Mt. Tenabo in Nevada is one of the Western Shoshone's sacred sites and home to some of their creation stories. A mining operation is now threatening to disrupt the spiritual life of the mountain.
At Least 9 People Killed in Latest East Sudan Floods
Tens of thousands of people at risk of homelessness and disease.
Tens of thousands of people at risk of homelessness and disease.
Oxfam and Local Partners Helping 35,000 Pakistan Flood Victims
Oxfam and local counterparts are providing 35,000 people who are affected by the floods in the south of Pakistan with drinking water, emergency shelter and items to improve hygiene and reduce public health risks.
Oxfam and local counterparts are providing 35,000 people who are affected by the floods in the south of Pakistan with drinking water, emergency shelter and items to improve hygiene and reduce public health risks.
Floods in South Asia are Among Worst in Memory
Oxfam aims to provide emergency assistance to 500,000 people.
Oxfam aims to provide emergency assistance to 500,000 people.
In Flooded Pakistan Village, Oxfam Partner Helps Families Cope
A local aid group, Thardeep Rural Development Program, focuses on families who have lost their homes and their assets, while one little girl is assigned a big responsibility: to retrieve relief goods for her needy family.
A local aid group, Thardeep Rural Development Program, focuses on families who have lost their homes and their assets, while one little girl is assigned a big responsibility: to retrieve relief goods for her needy family.
No Ordinary Evening in Peru
Celia Aldana, Oxfam's Communications Officer in Lima, describes the first hours of the earthquake there, and the unfolding tragedy in Pisco.
Celia Aldana, Oxfam's Communications Officer in Lima, describes the first hours of the earthquake there, and the unfolding tragedy in Pisco.
Earthquake Response to Focus on Water and Sanitation
In Peru, Oxfam is rolling out a program to help people in rural areas access clean water and begin to rebuild their homes and their lives.
In Peru, Oxfam is rolling out a program to help people in rural areas access clean water and begin to rebuild their homes and their lives.
At Mining Conference, Indigenous Groups from North and South Trade Tactics
Activists drawn to a Tuscon, Arizona conference on mining share strategies and find strength in numbers.
Activists drawn to a Tuscon, Arizona conference on mining share strategies and find strength in numbers.
The Majaz Effect
What is the likely environmental impact of Minera Majaz's proposed copper mine?
What is the likely environmental impact of Minera Majaz's proposed copper mine?
Floods in Mexico Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Oxfam is rushing water treatment systems to shelters in the region to protect public health during the emergency as more than 80,000 people take refuge in temporary shelters.
Oxfam is rushing water treatment systems to shelters in the region to protect public health during the emergency as more than 80,000 people take refuge in temporary shelters.
Getting to Success: Darfur Peace Talks Need Wide Participation Says Oxfam
In the weeks leading up to the peace talks, continued violence forced thousands of people from their homes in Darfur.
In the weeks leading up to the peace talks, continued violence forced thousands of people from their homes in Darfur.
Oxfam responds to the Bangladesh cyclone
After helping coastal communities evacuate before the storm, Oxfam and our local partners have begun assessing needs and distributing aid.
After helping coastal communities evacuate before the storm, Oxfam and our local partners have begun assessing needs and distributing aid.
Oxfam Offers Water, Food, Shelter to Cyclone Survivors in Bangladesh
As coastal residents return to the devastation left by Sidr, Oxfam launches a major relief effort to help people recover.
As coastal residents return to the devastation left by Sidr, Oxfam launches a major relief effort to help people recover.
Earthquake Recovery Moving Ahead in Perú
In the three months after the August quake, Oxfam International has assisted more than 21,000 families in Pisco.
In the three months after the August quake, Oxfam International has assisted more than 21,000 families in Pisco.
"The bitterness, it comes from inequality"
An interview with Daniel Kiptugen, Oxfam’s Peace and Reconciliation Officer in Kenya.
An interview with Daniel Kiptugen, Oxfam’s Peace and Reconciliation Officer in Kenya.
Congress Takes Next Steps on Adaptation Funds
New legislation will look at the needs of poor countries in coping with a changing climate.
New legislation will look at the needs of poor countries in coping with a changing climate.
Oxfam Evacuates Aid Workers from Chad Capital
Oxfam has evacuated its international staff from its N'djamena office, following the latest upsurge in fighting in the Chadian capital.
Oxfam has evacuated its international staff from its N'djamena office, following the latest upsurge in fighting in the Chadian capital.
Oxfam Helps Cold-Stricken Families in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Severe cold and snow have gripped Afghanistan, taking the lives of 500 people and blocking the passage of supplies. In Pakistan, earthquake-hit families struggle through another winter.
Severe cold and snow have gripped Afghanistan, taking the lives of 500 people and blocking the passage of supplies. In Pakistan, earthquake-hit families struggle through another winter.
Oxfam responds to flooding disaster in Mozambique
Around 95,000 people have been made homeless by flooding along the Zambezi valley in southern Mozambique. Oxfam is working to protect public health among those who have been displaced.
Around 95,000 people have been made homeless by flooding along the Zambezi valley in southern Mozambique. Oxfam is working to protect public health among those who have been displaced.
Amazon Defense Front Wins Prestigious Environmental Prize
Luis Yanza and Pablo Fajardo of Ecuador are recognized for their effort to protect the natural world with the Goldman Environmental Prize for 2008.
Luis Yanza and Pablo Fajardo of Ecuador are recognized for their effort to protect the natural world with the Goldman Environmental Prize for 2008.
US Legislators, Oxfam Partners Discuss Gold Mining in Ghana
Meeting focuses on the impact of mining on poor communities, and shows how upcoming US legislation can help people claim their rights.
Meeting focuses on the impact of mining on poor communities, and shows how upcoming US legislation can help people claim their rights.
Oxfam Responds to Deadly Cyclone in Myanmar
Oxfam commits $800,000 in emergency assistance to help the devastated nation.
Oxfam commits $800,000 in emergency assistance to help the devastated nation.
Oxfam is Sending $1 million of Relief Supplies to Remote Areas of China
With water and sanitation services, Oxfam works to help prevent an outbreak of disease among earthquake survivors in China.
With water and sanitation services, Oxfam works to help prevent an outbreak of disease among earthquake survivors in China.
A Home of Red-White-Blue
A woven plastic fabric is serving as shelter material for people in Xiushui. But when the monsoon rains arrive, the red-white-blue, as it's called, won't be able to stand up to the elements.
A woven plastic fabric is serving as shelter material for people in Xiushui. But when the monsoon rains arrive, the red-white-blue, as it's called, won't be able to stand up to the elements.
Landmark US Legislation Could Help Poor People Cope with Climate Change
A groundbreaking bill now being debated in the Senate could generate much-needed funds for vulnerable communities.
A groundbreaking bill now being debated in the Senate could generate much-needed funds for vulnerable communities.
Congress Misses Opportunity for Farm Bill Reform
Instead of fixing a broken system, legislators agreed to perpetuate it, ensuring that agriculture subsidies will continue to hurt family farmers in the US and abroad.
Instead of fixing a broken system, legislators agreed to perpetuate it, ensuring that agriculture subsidies will continue to hurt family farmers in the US and abroad.
Violence Against Women Target of Legislation in US Congress
New bill would improve US government efforts to reduce violence against women around the world.
New bill would improve US government efforts to reduce violence against women around the world.
Emergency Update: Crisis in Georgia
Fighting between Russia and Georgia in and around the Georgian breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has caused mass displacement of ordinary people.
Fighting between Russia and Georgia in and around the Georgian breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has caused mass displacement of ordinary people.