Dana Lipnicki
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"In the past four years, I’ve had the most amazing opportunity to become involved on a local, regional and national level – planning events in my community, helping to facilitate my region’s annual youth Change conference, and helping to influence the organization’s structure as a member of the Membership and Volunteer Development Committee of the Board. These experiences have positively influenced my life, and I plan to continue my involvement with the organization moving forward.
"Oxfam’s focus on gender equality first attracted me to the organization. I also love that Oxfam supports partner organizations around the world, and works with them to find lasting solutions to poverty."
Dana Lipnicki, Maritimes
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The latest analysis on hunger in Gaza confirms famine in Gaza City and nearby areas. Famine is projected to expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September. After 22 months of relentless conflict, over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions, characterized by starvation, destitution and death. Another 1.07 million people—54 percent of the population—are facing emergency levels of hunger. At Oxfam, we’ve been focused on the fight to end hunger since our founding. So, we’re going to define what exactly is famine, what causes it, share an example of a famine, and explain how people like you can help stop famine in its tracks.
This year, particularly, a day like this has never been more important with global aid cuts, and rising crises in countries like Palestine, South Sudan, Congo, Somalia, Ukraine and Syria. Oxfam Canada honours the bravery, dedication, and compassion of all humanitarian workers. We also recognize the local organizations and community leaders who are the first responders in times of crisis. Their knowledge, resilience, and commitment are the backbone of humanitarian action.
