Nias earthquake two years on: progress made but greater focus on economic development is needed, says Oxfam
Two years on from the Nias earthquake, international aid agency Oxfam is helping 61,000 people affected by the quake in 60 villages.
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First all-woman team wins Oxfam TRAILWALKER beating extreme conditions and biggest field of participants in Australia
The Dashing Divas (Team 591) blitzed their way into history with a stunning win in the biggest Oxfam TRAILWALKER held in the southern hemisphere and during an event that featured the most extreme weather conditions ever.
Total Fire Ban update for Oxfam TRAILWALKER Melbourne
Oxfam TRAILWALKER is on! However, due to the Total Fire Ban called for Friday 23rd March and under instruction from Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, CFA and SES, the section between CP3, Ferntree Gully and CP4, Olinda Reserve, is closed.
Oxfam urges Starbucks to honour its claims of support for Ethiopian coffee farmers
On the day of Starbucks’ Annual General Meeting, international aid agency Oxfam reminded shareholders that Starbucks continues to ignore calls from Ethiopian coffee farmers and exporters to sign a royalty-free licensing agreement that would allow Ethiopian ownership of its coffee trademarks.
Millions of poor people could be threatened by Australian free trade deal with China
The livelihoods of millions of poor sheep herders and cotton farmers could be threatened if a free trade agreement between China and Australia goes ahead, warned Oxfam today (21 March) as it published a new report, ‘Signing Away the Future.’
Control Arms: Governments must deliver on promise of life-saving Arms Trade Treaty
Geneva: As the United Kingdom launches its blueprint for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), the Control Arms campaign today calls on all governments to ensure their proposals for the Treaty recommend a ban on arms transfers that fuel serious human rights abuses, conflict and poverty.
Community groups bring new energy to Oxfam Walk Against Want ? first walks for 2007 kick off in April and May
Oxfam Walk Against Want returns to its early community roots in 2007. Community groups will be running the event this year and will fundraise for Oxfam Australia in order to assist disadvantaged people in over 28 countries and in Indigenous Australia. Enthusiastic supporters will get the first walks underway in the ACT, VIC, NSW and TAS in April and May.
Actor Scarlett Johansson visits India & Sri Lanka; commits to helping end poverty
Actor Scarlett Johansson has joined international agency Oxfam in the fight against poverty following a life-changing trip to India and Sri Lanka. During her ten-day visit, Scarlett learned how investing in education and basic health-care are vital to saving lives and lifting millions of poor children and families out of poverty. She also met Indian women who’ve survived domestic violence and Tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka.
Aid teams ready to respond as Cyclone Favio threatens more flooding in Mozambique
International agency Oxfam has aid teams in flood-affected Mozambique on high alert as very intense-category 4 Cyclone Favio approaches over the Indian Ocean, bringing with it the threat of more rain and flooding.
Scarlett Johansson visits Oxfam’s health care, education and women’s programs
Actor Scarlett Johansson is currently in India with international development agency Oxfam visiting its programs with poor communities, the organization said today. Scarlett has met with children in the slums and at schools in Delhi and learned about the need for basic education, healthcare and about the issues of violence against women.