Oxfam October 2019 Newsletter

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The time is ripe for change

Our Behind The Barcodes campaign yet again found further human suffering behind the food on the shelves of major supermarket chains. We interviewed some of the people who produce our food about the conditions they're forced to endure.

Here are their stories >>
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Oxfam and 14 other agencies warn of urgent humanitarian crisis in North-East Syria

With the announced US withdrawal from north-eastern Syria, and Turkey's offensive, Oxfam and the humanitarian community are primarily concerned for the safety, security, and rights of the civilians caught in the middle.

What we're calling for >>
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Additional Ways to Support Oxfam

The holiday giving season is just around the corner. As always, you can change lives by making a gift to Oxfam online or through the mail, but did you know there are other ways to support people fighting the injustice of poverty?

You can support Oxfam's work through a gift of stock, directly from your IRA, and even through a donor advised fund! Learn how to fight poverty with Oxfam by giving in the way that works best for you.

Learn more >>
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Loss of animals in drought a crisis, but the worst came later

In Ethiopia, persistent drought in 2016 and 2017 killed off hundreds of livestock, leaving families devoid of a livelihood. Mohammed Dek found a way to survive this climate shock and adapted to support his family through an Oxfam business training program.

Learn more about his journey >>
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Women defenders of land, environment, at risk in Colombia

In Colombia, Oxfam partners are reporting that the women defending land rights and the environment are being attacked at an alarming rate. Women leaders are being specifically targeted due to their engagement in Colombia's peace agreement which proposed more sustainable models for economic development.

These women need protection >>
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Oxfam stands with faith leaders from all 50 states who demand an end to US support for the war in Yemen

This month, Oxfam stood with 100 American faith leaders, from all 50 states, in a letter wrapped around the Washington Post that called on Congress to stop US arms sales that fuel the war in Yemen.

Yemen can't wait >>
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A wave of light in the halls of power on Capitol Hill

This September, a delegation of women community leaders from Puerto Rico walked the halls of Congress bringing a message straight from their devastated communities: two years after Hurricane Maria, the islands are far from recovered.

How Puerto Rico can recover >>
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From the wreckage of an earthquake, a woman rebuilds a thriving business

When an earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in September 2018, families like Salma's lost everything. Now, because of hard work and a cash grant from Oxfam and a local partner, Salma is able to support her family again.

Learn about her business and hopes for the future >>
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