Nelson Mandela said, “Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” Whoever you are, you are critical to the global movement for change.
The past year has brought innumerable challenges to the ongoing fight against poverty, including wars, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Just as dangerous are emerging isolationism and declining support for international cooperation that undermine the struggle against poverty. But Oxfam is delivering humanitarian aid in emergencies and working closely with our partners in our ongoing programs to fight against the injustices that keep people in poverty. Your help in this work has proven crucial. Here are a few examples of what you made possible.
Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon just over a year ago, and starting this summer, Amazon Prime members nationwide began taking advantage of special deals at Whole Foods. With Amazon Prime Day coming up, here are some tips to help you make better food shopping decisions on one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
Oxfam and our partners are helping young people to push their elected representatives to improve education, reduce youth unemployment, and help farmers make a decent living. Could this bring ina new era in Ghana’s democracy?