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Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.

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My Interests

Make Fair Trade, No Dirty Gold, Indigenous & Minority Rights, Equality for Women, Workers Rights, Fast for a World Harvest, www.hungerbanquet.org.

Music:

Coldplay, REM, Habib Koite, Youssou N'Dour, Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morrisette, Angelique Kidjou, Amaral, Asian Dub Foundation, Barenaked Ladies, Basement Jaxx, Bebel Gilberto, Damon Albarn, Dido, Finn Brothers, Franz Ferdinand, Groove Armada, Keane, Kelly Jones(Stereophonics), Fatboy Slim, Radiohead, Scissor Sisters, Snow Patrol, The Doves, Thom Yorke, U2, Jamiroquai, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian, Lily Allen, The Zutons, Dirty on Purpose, Gnarls Barkley

Movies:

Check out the Live 8 DVD at www.live8live.com.

My Blog

One Million Strong Against Climate Change and Poverty

Last week, Oxfam and other global poverty groups met with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. At this meeting, we handed him a global petition with over 575,000 signatures calling on world leaders t...
Posted by Oxfam America on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:39:00 PST

Check out Oxfam’s new climate change video

Hey everyone,Oxfam has put together a short video explaining why we are working on climate change. Take a look and send this link to all your friends. Also, feel free to let us know what you think.Tha...
Posted by Oxfam America on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:51:00 PST

Sign up for Oxfam’s action alert RSS feed

Hi everyone,Oxfam has made it easier for you to get quick updates on how you can take action against poverty, hunger and injustice. Subscribe today to Oxfam's action alert RSS feed. This is an easy wa...
Posted by Oxfam America on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:39:00 PST

Urgent: Tell World Leaders to Fight Climate Change

I have some amazing news. We just received word that Oxfam has been invited to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda.The meeting will take place on Wednesday, just before the world's eight ri...
Posted by Oxfam America on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:28:00 PST

Meet Oxfam at the Bonnaroo Music Festival

Hey everyone,Oxfam America is sending a crew to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee next weekend (June 12-15), and we'll be reaching out to music fans with information on our campaign...
Posted by Oxfam America on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:23:00 PST

Oxfams International Director Describes her Visit to Cyclone-hit Myanmar

Hi everyone,We thought you'd be interested in checking this out. Click here to listen to an interview with Oxfam's Peggy Lawrence about her recent trip to Cyclone hit Myanmar.Thanks,Tim Fullerton...
Posted by Oxfam America on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:00 PST

Help Save Lives in Myanmar - Download an Oxfam Banner

Hi everyone,I just wanted to let you know we have put together several banners to support our relief efforts in Myanmar. Please click here and download one for your MySpace page, blog or website. Than...
Posted by Oxfam America on Fri, 16 May 2008 08:12:00 PST

Staffers, Supplies on Standby to Avert Potential Public Health Crisis in Myanmar

With the death toll from the Myanmar cyclone likely to climb to 100,000 people or more, Oxfam is warning that a public health catastrophe could hit 1.5 million storm survivors if they don't quickly ge...
Posted by Oxfam America on Mon, 12 May 2008 12:27:00 PST

Buy and sell on eBay, support Oxfam programs

Hey MySpace friends,Did you know that buying or selling on eBay can help support Oxfam projects? Oxfam is one of three charities partnering with the eBay Foundation for their Community Gives campaign,...
Posted by Oxfam America on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:19:00 PST

URGENT: Global food crisis threatens millions

One fewer meal a day? One fewer child in school? What do you do when food prices soar and you're already on the brink of hunger?That's what's happening right now in some of the world's poorest countri...
Posted by Oxfam America on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:08:00 PST