Unveiling hope
It took a six-hour drive through rice fields and lush forests, a few 4wd tracks and a boat trip on the Mekong River, for my first chance to witness the impacts of Oxfam’s work in Kratie Province, rural Cambodia.
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Working life
From sportswear factories to domestic work overseas, read Sewani’s accounts of her past employment experiences. Short-term contracts Life as an overseas migrant worker Ups and downs of overseas domestic work Impressions from abroad Back to the factory floor Workplace worries Bitter ironies Short-term contracts After graduating from high school I followed in my mother’s footsteps […]
In my shoes: Sewani’s story so far
Read the life story of Sewani* , a 24 year old Indonesian footwear worker. You can follow Sewani’s blog here. Photo: OxfamAUS My story so far My name is Sewani. I am 24-years-old. I work in a factory producing a famous brand of sports shoes in an industrial district of Indonesia, not far from the […]
Does the new budget do enough to help fight poverty?
This week’s federal budget was encouraging with the Government restating its commitment to increase Australia’s overseas aid spending to 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2015.
A bit about modern Cambodia
There are millions of things to write about modern Cambodia, so I’ll focus on a few key things that relate to Oxfam’s work.
Haiti: Life in the camps continues
The humidity in Haiti is intense. Along with the gathering clouds, it signals the coming storms as the rainy season begins in earnest here.
Life on the minimum wage…
English / Bahasa Producing sports shoes in the factory I earn about $140 (AUD) per month. Most of this income (80%) I hand over to my mother so that she can cover our household expenses and schooling for my younger brother and sisters. I don’t have any personal savings. My family that is my savings! […]
Where do your local candidates stand in the fight against poverty?
Make Poverty History coalition is holding an electoral forum in the Federal Seat of Wills on 8 May.
Happy New Year
It was recently Khmer New Year, with most of the country slowing down, as everyone goes back to the provinces to spend time with their families.
Work Place Worries
English / Bahasa Before I got status as a permanent worker I had to under go a three month trial period. This was really tough- during this time the pressure is really high. Even if we are feeling really ill there is no way we wouldn’t come to work. Our supervisors often don’t follow the […]
