StoryTesting the waters: Tools to help Puerto Rican communities stay healthy
A workshop on low-cost solutions to water-quality issues may yield high-impact results
StoryOxfam’s solar partner in Puerto Rico: protecting the environment and the people who live in it
Carefully targeted solar installations are helping people recover from Hurricane Maria and prepare for the next emergency.
StoryI am Ada
Ada Santiago lost her home when Hurricane Maria slammed into her hilly community of Cubones, Puerto Rico, last fall. Like thousands, she is struggling to rebuild her life.
StoryMyths about foreign aid
Whether training local farmers to increase their crop production or helping people rebuild after a natural disaster, most Americans would agree that the aim of US foreign assistance should be to help people help themselves.
StoryWhat you need to know about refugees, migrants, and others seeking safety in the United States
As depictions of migrant caravans flood the news, Oxfam has put together a guide to help you understand a crucial issue: US migration.
StoryOxfam’s Behind the Barcodes food truck tour journal
Follow along with our food truck as Oxfam hits the road to serve up some food for thought. The goal is to raise awareness of the human suffering happening behind the food on supermarket shelves, while calling on Whole Foods to take responsibility.
Poverty in the US
Poverty endures in the US, trapping millions of people without hope of mobility for themselves or their children. Oxfam exposes the injustice of poverty in such a wealthy nation, and offers pragmatic solutions to chronic problems.
Our work in the US