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Articles related to "Oxfam"
Oxfam America and Climate Change Oxfam America calls on the U.S. to fight climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and financing other countries' efforts to adapt to global warming. oxfam america • oxfam international • climate change • global warming • adaptation
Tis the Season to be Compassionate. it is the season for sharing hunger • anti-hunger • anti-poverty • food • oxfam
Tis the Sharing Season. A food doantion makes an excellent gift food • christmas • oxfam • hungersite • donation food gift
Burma Cyclone Nargis Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention. cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Scottish Souvenir Shopping Despite the high cost of traveling Europe these days, you can still shop in Scotland and save money in the bargain. It's all about going to the places the locals do scotland shopping • edinburgh food halls • scottish castles • oxfam shops • scotland crafts
To Chocolate or not to Chocolate. Do you know where that chocolate bar came from? chocolate • fair trade • oxfam • chocolate • fair trade label
Working in India A guide to voluntary and paid work in India india • government • voluntary • paid • immigration
Budget Shops in Britain While the current British pound is strong, many other currencies, such as the American dollar, are much weaker. Charity shops provide budget opportunities for travelers. britain's charity shops • bargain shops in britain • british bargain shops • off the beaten path shops britain • unique shops britain
G8 Approves $60 Billion for Africa At the 2007 G8 summit in Heiligendamm, the world's greatest economies pledged $60 billion to Africa, a move that still garnered criticism from anti-poverty activists. g8 summit • heiligendamm • africa aid • $60 billion • hiv/aids
A whole lot of Peace and just a little Prosperity is all Angola needs Angola after Savimbi: for the first time since independence from Portugal, the country has a genuine chance to embark on the road to development. Getting on this road with many of the old players will not be easy. The deep longing for peace, combined with accountable use of the the country's vast natural resources can provide a solid basis to start reconciliation and rehabilitation. International support has an important role to play. angola • peace • development • reconciliation • relief aid
Going Bananas Consumer power, use it to make a difference. organic bananas • bananas • fair trade • consumer power
Fair Trade Fair Trade NOT Free Trade. fair trade • free trade • ftaa • new internationalist • globalization
Obstacles to Providing Aid in Iraq Humanitarian organizations face many obstacles when attempting to deliver supplies to people in Iraq. Ongoing violence makes it difficult to deliver food. war in iraq • humanitarian aid • internally displaced people • ongoing violence • poverty for iraqis
Second-hand Bookshops in Oxford The best places to get second-hand books in Oxford. oxford second-hand bookshops • vintage penguin • everyman editions • old-fashioned bookshop • blackwells
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE: Indigenous & Third World Rights In the third of her series of articles on environmental injustice, Linda looks at indigenous and Third World rights, persistent organic pollutants, the WTO and unfair trading arrangements. environment • green • pollution • pops • persistent organic pollutants
Human Rights Human rights atrocities continue to be uncovered - atrocities committed by Saddam's henchmen. For this reason alone, the war to depose Saddam was justified. human • rights • liberation • atrocity • war
A celebration of sharing Food plays an important role in our seasonal celebrations. solstice • festival of lights • food • gifts • hunger
Best Websites for Music Downloads While vinyl and the music CD are still with us, the rise of the Internet, mp3 players and the iPod mean that music downloads are big business. Which are the best sites? best free downloads • itunes.com • napster.com • bignoisemusic.com • mp3sparks.com
Edun Promotes Organic Cotton Edun uses organic cotton whenever possible in their clothing collection. The growing demand for organic cotton offers a sustainable alternative. organic cotton • sustainable alternative • bono and edun • business in africa • trade not aid
GLOBALIZATION: Beyond the Point of No Return for Africa? A critique of how Globalisation's sidelines Africa. globalisation • africa • europe • development • aid
Mining Creates Dirty Gold Many toxins are exposed into our environment through mining. Learn about ways we can all help decrease the social and environmental damage. dirty gold • toxic mining damage • pollution from mines • environmental damage • recycle metal
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe Sweet tomatoes grown outdoors with added honey, spices and stock create a robust sweet and spicy tomato soup. Here's how to make this tomato soup plus some other soups. sweet and spicy tomato soup recipes • tomato soup recipes • cooking with outdoor tomatoes • buying locally-grown tomatoes • recipes for tomato lovers
Timor-Leste In Crisis After Attack Timor-Leste (or East Timor) is in turmoil after co-ordinated attacks on President Ramos Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in a suspected failed coup. timor-leste • east timor • jose ramos horta • assassination attempt timor • president timor
Catastrophy and Generosity The outpouring of funds and aid to respond to the tsunamis that struck south Asia is substantial. Because many kinds of disasters are a constant risk, human services agencies take the lead to help meet basic needs in dire conditions. Here is a list of US-based international aid organizations, addresses, and Internet links as compiled by the Associated Press. Save this list in advance of the next disaster. international relief agencies • us-based human services organizations
How to Live the Ethical Life Even if you have a tight budget, you can still live a good, ethical life by buying Fairtrade goods, buying homegrown and buying from charity shops. ethical shopping • ethical life • good life • ethical living • ethical life on a budget
Ben Wicks, Cartoonist, Author and Literacy Advocate You won’t find the distinctive art of the late Ben Wicks in the comics pages any more, you won’t find his writing in the editorial pages, but you will find the extraordinary cartoons of the creative genius in a series of literacy books and promotions, helping both young and old to learn the indispensable skills of reading. ben wicks • doreen wicks • i.can foundation • gems of hope • charity
Earthquake In India One of the worst earthquakes in India's history has claimed the lives of thousands, with many more still to be discovered. Hospitals in the Gujarat area are being overwhelmed, but an international aid campaign has already begun. earthquake • india • gujarat • aid • news
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race! Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt pays tribute to Robert Burns, Haggis and Whisky on the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's Bard and joins in the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne'. haggis • whisky • burns • scotland • london
The Work of One World Foundation An introduction to the work of One World Foundation, a grassroots human rights organization in Nepal working towards women's equality and children's education. human rights organizations • one world foundation • owf nepal • human rights in nepal • girl's education in nepal
Comprehensive International Organic News
British e-newsletter covers the world on organic issues and organic products. organic • coffee • fair trade • gmo • corn
Comprehensive International Organic News
British e-newsletter covers the world on organic issues and organic products. organic • coffee • fair trade • gmo • corn
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and wassail; its near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury. travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster |
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