Oxfam Canada released a statement regarding the typhoon-hit Philippines. Disaster on top of catastrophic disaster for millions displaced by Typhoon Haiyan, Oxfam warns. “Thousands of people have been evacuated from collapsed tents and fragile makeshift shelters or are living in flooded shelters in disaster hit areas of the Philippines after the six month rainy season turned into … Read more
There is no room for donor fatigue at the Kuwait Conference and states must make strong commitments to fund the humanitarian response to the Syria Crisis, and support neighbouring countries hosting refugees, says the aid agency Oxfam. Oxfam released a report that shows which donor countries are meeting their aid obligations to help fund the humanitarian response … Read more
Oxfam Canada issued a statement to mark four years after the tragic earthquake in Haiti. “Four years have passed from the tragic earthquake that killed over 200.000 people and left Haiti in one of the worst crisis of recent times. Although much remains to be done, international aid agency Oxfam acknowledges that there have been … Read more
Oxfam said that extreme violence and other human rights abuses in South Sudan must cease immediately as direct mediation talks between leaders of conflicting parties begin in Ethiopia. Oxfam said that since violence broke out on 15 December 2013, over a thousand civilians have been killed and almost 200,000 have fled their homes to the … Read more
Oxfam Canada has endorsed a joint letter to Canadian retailers urging them to sign the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. The joint letter from 25 human rights, trade union, women’s, community, teacher, student, international development and faith organizations has been delivered to Canadian Tire Corporation, Giant Tiger, Hudson’s Bay Company, Sears Canada, Walmart Canada and … Read more
Oxfam said that the severe snowstorm in Lebanon is just the beginning of the winter misery for the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees struggling to combat the bitterly cold and wet conditions. Oxfam Canada’s ongoing Syrian refugee crisis appeal is now more urgent than ever – to help families affected by the Syria Crisis … Read more
Oxfam will start distributing 400 tonnes of rice seeds in six rural municipalities south of Tacloban on Dec. 12 to help farmers win their 'race against time' to avoid missing the next growing season. The distributions will last for a week. “We have a critical window to get farmers the seed they need so they … Read more
Oxfam has released a new report titled: Typhoon Haiyan: The response so far, and vital lessons for the Philippines recovery. The report is available online. Call 613-237-5236 x 2215.
Canada’s leading unions are giving generously to support the over 14 million people affected by Typhoon Haiyan – a powerful storm that struck the Philippines on November 8th. “We applaud Canadian unions for their solidarity and support to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan” said Oxfam Canada’s executive director Robert Fox. “Unions represent many Canadians with … Read more
As Haiti is set to mark the fourth year since the earthquake, international aid agency Oxfam, among others, has warned that a recent rise in cases of cholera needs to be addressed by health authorities and organisations urgently. The cholera crisis began in Haiti three years ago and has already affected some 680.000 people or nearly … Read more
