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BLOGS
Stopping hunger in Sri Lanka: Chandrani’s story (part 2)
"The most important thing I have received from Oxfam is new knowledge ... I have my self confidence and I can do anything." In part two of her interview, Chandrani tells us how she's growing a better future along with her vegetables.
Portraits from Mauritania
Earlier this month, photographer Pablo Tosco visited drought-stricken Mauritania for our Spanish affiliate Intermón Oxfam. Besides taking some unforgettable photos, Pablo spoke to some of the locals about how they're coping.
On the road to Make Poverty History!
By Barbara Tibu, Oxfam Brisbane Campaigns Team volunteer Aid works. It makes a difference. That’s something I’m starting to get a greater sense of since joining the volunteer team and helping plan the Make Poverty History “Road to 2015” photo exhibitions. As a uni student studying politics and international studies (with an assignment to write […]
The Majestic Plastic Bag – A Mockumentary
And now for something completely different: after rediscovering the joys of the classic nature documentary, Sharon stumbles upon a clever mocumentary perfect for classroom use.
Countdown to an Arms Trade Treaty
As part of “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the arms trade treaty negotiations, the Control Arms campaign is regularly featuring stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT.
Stopping hunger in Sri Lanka: Chandrani’s story (part 1)
Meet Chandrani, the 'face' of our Stop Hunger Appeal. Once a poorly-paid labourer, she now runs a home garden business that allows her to feed her family and earn a living from selling the surplus. But she didn’t do it alone.
Boxer Amir Khan and Oxfam help build schools in Pakistan
It's not often you hear about champion boxers raising money for the needy, but that's exactly what British-Pakistani light-welterweight Amir Khan has done for flood-affected communities in Pakistan. In partnership with Oxfam, he's helped build five schools in areas that lost theirs in the 2010 floods.
Banking on buffaloes: Sen’s story
In the final interview of our ‘Banking on buffaloes’ blog series, we talk to Sen about how her life has changed since she became involved with her village's buffalo bank program.
Historic agreement to help end fatal factory fires
Phillips Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) who owns both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein has signed a historic agreement to protect Bangladeshi garment workers from dangerous working conditions. PVH, one of the largest apparel sourcing companies acting in Bangladesh, has faced much criticism in the past for failing to act in response to numerous fatal factory […]
