Photo Credit: Jean Hatem/Oxfam Despite a ceasefire being in place since early March, the Israeli military…
Hamida and Samina Begum measure out rice at food bank–supported by Oxfam partner SKS–in a flood-prone…
While people around the world are wondering whether they have cooking gas tomorrow and are feeling…
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CIDA, Foreign Affairs merger and budget cuts jeopardize poverty reduction goal of aid
Canada's contribution to reducing poverty in developing countries will be undermined by the proposed merger of the Canadian International Development Agency and Foreign Affairs department, Oxfam Canada said Thursday. Reacting to the federal budget announcement, Oxfam said the merger raises concern that the allocation of aid will be driven by Canada's self-interest in foreign policy,…
Syrian Refugee Crisis
In just six months, the number of Syrian refugees registered or awaiting registration with the United Nations refugee agency has increased from 120,000 to one million. Jordan and Lebanon have had the greatest influx of refugees, and Oxfam is working in both countries to support people who have had to leave their homes in search…
Oxfam Canada Aid to Mozambique
Oxfam Canada is contributing $45,000 in emergency donations for relief in the region of Mozambique most severely damaged by recent floods. Thanks to members of the United Steelworkers in Canada for their generous $20,000 donation. The support will go to Oxfam programs designed to help farmers plant crops and to minimize the risk of cholera…
A last push for an effective global arms trade treaty
Next week the world’s diplomats convene in New York to hammer out the final details on a global treaty to keep weapons and ammunition out of the hands of criminals, abusive regimes, and others who would misuse them. It is painfully obvious why the Arms Trade Treaty is needed. The steady supply of weapons from…