Working women with families
Another friend of mine recently became a single parent. Her baby is less than a year old, but her husband deserted both of them. To get by as a single mother she works full time at the footwear factory.
BLOGS
Pakistan floods – aftermath of the slow tsunami
Alex Renton from The Times returns to the scene of 'the slow tsunami' to discover the terrible aftermath of the Pakistan floods.
Christchurch earthquake update
Two weeks since the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, efforts have shifted from rescue to longer-term recovery. In the initial aftermath, Oxfam water and sanitation experts worked with Civil Defence to quickly get water supplies flowing at locations across Christchurch. This work has now been handed over to the Red Cross.
Urban Disasters – Lessons from Haiti
What are the lessons aid agencies can learn from the Haiti earthquake? This short video summarises the findings of the Development Emergencies Commission UK Haiti urban study "Urban Disasters -- Lessons from Haiti". The study looks at member agencies responses to Haiti, highlighting practical lessons that should guide future urban disaster responses.
Thank You Jo Vallentine, for 32 years of Oxfam support and activism
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s day we’d like to take a moment to thank Jo Vallentine, who has been an active Oxfam supporter since 1978.
Tuvalu: the island being destroyed by climate change
Reverend Tafue Lasama writes in Crikey about the recent king tides to hit his home, and the impact of climate change on the people of Tuvalu.
F-word must be refreshed and reclaimed by a new generation
Why can we fly to the moon, but not put an end to gender-based violence, asks Oxfam ambassador Annie Lennox.
WASH on film: setting the scene
I’ve just returned from visiting tiny Pon Chea village where we began making our film about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). It’s really removed and remote, and a difficult location because the people here are so poor. However, the potential for improving people’s lives is amazing and that’s why Oxfam is here.
Armstreaty 2011 – it’s a wrap
The Arms Trade Treaty negotiations have come to a close (for now). Ben Murphy gives us a rundown on what has been achieved, and where to from here.
Ammunition in the Arms trade Treaty: Is it possible?
Since I’ve been working on the Control Arms campaign with Oxfam Australia, I’ve been particularly interested in the issue of ammunition, and how it should be addressed within an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
