Politics of Poverty blogHaitians with Temporary Protected Status on Notice: Are Salvadorans and Hondurans next?
On May 22, 2017, DHS Secretary Kelly extended Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Haitians for only 6 months. Here we discuss the consequences and wonder if TPS will end for Salvadorans and Hondurans.
Politics of Poverty blog”Water won out over gold” in El Salvador
For over a decade, Oxfam America supported Salvadoran civil society organizations by monitoring mining-related activities and has worked to raise awareness of the OceanaGold case with members of the US Congress, who have expressed concerns about mining’s potential impacts in the country. Last week, the country made a historic decision.
Politics of Poverty blogA Victory for El Salvador’s Right to Decide
After a long and expensive battle, finally a win for the people of El Salvador.
CloseUpOn the frontlines of extreme weather
Farmers learn to grow a bumper crop and other tales of fortitude from communities facing the challenges of climate change.
StorySuyapa Maldonado: a lifelong struggle for justice
Since she was a child, Suyapa Maldonado has made fighting for the most vulnerable her core mission—and not even hurricanes and the most powerful El Niño on record will make her waiver.
Politics of Poverty blogDisaster preparedness requires leadership at all levels
Ensuring countries and communities are prepared for disasters is everyone's responsibility.