G20 meeting disappointing
Campaigners, NGO’s and the governments of nations most at risk have once again been disappointed by the outcomes (or lack thereof) from this week’s round of G20 meetings.
BLOGS
After Pakistans floods, new worries about debt and land rights
Sindh was the region worst-affected by the Pakistan floods; and in many areas flood waters still remain stubbornly high, refusing to drain away. Now as people look to return home, new disputes could arise over land as many boundaries, previously marked by irrigation channels, have been washed away and ownership records destroyed.
The faces of climate change: Vietnam
Should rich high greenhouse gas polluting countries provide funding, above their existing aid budgets, to assist poor communities adapt to climate change? With the support of local development organisations and the government, the people of Bac Ai in Vietnam have invested in new ways to manage their access to water, and are planting different crops which can survive with less rain and are more resilient to changing weather patterns.
Where underpants come from
Where Underpants Come From takes us on a journey to discover the origin of undies. This journey begins when author Joe Bennet purchases a 5-pack of Made in China underpants for $8.59 at his local New Zealand supermarket.
Fishing for a future
These days community development is far more than just teaching a person to fish. In Cambodia it’s locally run fish ponds that are feeding families.
Do your clothes match your ethics?
If you believe that the exploitation of garment workers only takes place in developing countries—think again. In Australia homeworkers are mostly women who make clothes in their houses commonly situated in the outer suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne. They often work up to 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, receiving as little as $3 an hour.
Bankers Battle Robin Hoods in Fremantle
Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt recently joined Oxfam supporters to pose in a mock battle between bankers and Robin Hoods in a visit to Federal MP Melissa Parke, to campaign for the Robin Hood Tax.
Sharing the basics
This is the sort of pump which is generally used in rental house areas, including my family’s home. This single pump is used by about 10 different rental houses (20-30 people). Because of the large amount of people using it sometimes the water comes up murky.
Cholera in Haiti – Oxfam working to stem spread
With cases of cholera confirmed in camps for displaced people in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oxfam redoubles its efforts to halt the epidemic.
Oxfam at Queenscliff Music Festival
This year, for the first time, Oxfam will be present at the Queenscliff Music Festival, as part of our Oxfam Summer project!
