From Gujarat, India to Australia
Oxfam intern Praful Aghara had the chance to discuss his country's plight with Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd.
BLOGS
The applause of Cancun: a signpost of hope for a safe climate future
As another year of climate negotiations comes to an end there is cause for celebration. In the final hours of a long and exhausting two weeks a firm foundation for a climate treaty was established and confidence in the UN process was renewed.
Literacy…an invaluable gift unwrapped
Whether working in a Phnom Penh garment factory or living in a remote rural village, literacy can be a ticket towards a better life.
Event: Carteret Atoll
This Wednesday 15th December, the Australian Conservation Foundation present: a report-back from Cancun by Ursula Rakova of the Carteret Islands
When disaster strikes
At this time my country is experiencing a lot of disasters. These disasters have major impacts on communities, and place a great burden on the lives of many Indonesians.
Rebuilding communities in Haiti: video update
Carrefour Feuilles, in Port-au-Prince, was one of the neighbourhoods hardest hit by the earthquake. In this video, Oxfam International media officer Julie Schindall talks about how Oxfam is helping members of this community to rebuild their lives.
Delivering your climate message to Minister Combet
Last week we asked you to send in your climate change 'message in a bottle', which were delivered to government delegations at the global talks in Cancun. We also took your messages direct to the Australian government - here's what Climate Change Minister Greg Combet had to say as he read over your thoughts, requests and demands.
The Nepalese impacts of climate change
Helena Christensen visits Nepal with Oxfam to witness the impacts of climate change
Cancun: steps towards a global climate agreement
Oxfam's Climate Change Campaign Coordinator Cara Bevington gives a brief rundown on the outcome of the recent climate talks in Cancun, Mexico
Tears and cheers in the Plenary hall. Signs of progress?
I just witnessed a sign of great hope at the climate talks in Cancun. Today new drafts of the new climate agreement were released. Initial responses have been mostly positive and it appears that there has been significant compromise from many countries.
