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Oxfam makes submission to Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:26:57 +0000

On 2 February 2011, Oxfam Australia provided a submission to the Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness, established by the Australian Government to review Australia’s aid program and guide the future direction of aid policy.

Oxfam urges Coalition to maintain its support for aid

mediateam — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:17 +0000

International development agency Oxfam Australia has urged the Coalition to drop its reported proposal to cut $373m in overseas aid to Africa.

Time for AusAID to lead on policy development

mediateam — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:16:10 +0000

One good news story to come out of Tuesday night’s Federal Budget was the increase to $4.3billion for Australia’s international aid program. You might not have realised this was a good news story because it was yet another example of the Rudd Government’s failure to communicate its achievements to the Australian public.

Australians too chicken to recycle their old mobile phones this Christmas?

mediateam — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:23:55 +0000

For every phone recycled by December 31 MobileMuster will donate the gift of a chicken through Oxfam Unwrapped to a family in need overseas

Oxfam welcomes Government commitment to maternal health in developing countries

mediateam — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:04:00 +0000

International aid agency Oxfam welcomed today's decision by the Rudd Government to change the Family Planning Guidelines, which apply to Australia's overseas development program.

Consider charitable gifts this Christmas: Oxfam & Kristin Davis

mediateam — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:22:00 +0000

With the global financial crisis creating a $2 million hole in its 2008 budget, Oxfam Australia is urging Australians to consider charitable gift giving this Christmas.

Global Financial Crisis threatens aid work

mediateam — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:24:00 +0000

International aid agency Oxfam has estimated the global financial crisis will create a $2 million hole in its budget before the end of this year, and is appealing for urgent help from its supporters.

Christmas Trees with a conscience

mediateam — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0000

The spirit of Christmas will extend all the way from the living rooms of Melbourne to poor communities around the world this year with the purchase of Christmas trees from Oxfam.

Celebrities and dignitaries call on leaders at UN Summit to step up their commitments to Millennium Development Goals

mediateam — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:40:00 +0000

As a part of a global campaign led by Oxfam called in my name, celebrities and dignitaries have recorded video clips to pressure governments to work harder to meet the MDGs that aim to halve global poverty by 2015.

Oxfam launches their manifesto for tackling poverty at Parliament House

mediateam — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 +0000

A clear manifesto for tackling poverty in the 21st century from the international aid agency Oxfam was launched in Australia today.

Aid To Poor Countries Falls

mediateam — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Oxfam Australia's announcement regarding the latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development figures regarding the level of foreign aid to developing countries.

Oxfam Australia celebrates its dedicated women aid workers on International Women's Day

mediateam — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Today on the occasion of International Women's Day, Oxfam Australia celebrates its women aid workers who have dedicated their lives to ending human poverty and suffering in some of the world's poorest countries.

Oxfam Unwrapped breaks all records this Christmas

mediateam — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Oxfam Australia today announced its alternative gift catalogue Unwrapped had raised over $4 million, breaking all previous Christmas sales records.

Oxfam asks Christmas Shoppers to help raise $5 million for people living in poverty

mediateam — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Christmas gift shoppers have six days left to purchase Oxfam Unwrapped gifts so that cards will be sent in time for Christmas.

Australians Unwrap record numbers of charitable gifts for Christmas

mediateam — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Sales of Unwrapped gifts are up fifty percent on last year indicating that Australians are increasingly generous.

Corinne Grant takes a stand against socks & jocks (with some kick-ass Christmas presents)

mediateam — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Corinne Grant launches Oxfam Unwrapped with a 'live' stall at the Victoria Market

Australian Mark Scholinz reaches half-way on trek across the Great Wall of China.

mediateam — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:00:00 +0000

Oxfam supporter Mark Scholinz is trekking across the Great Wall of China to raise money for Oxfam.

Indigenous Elder welcomes Oxfam into New Offices

mediateam — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:00:00 +0000

Official Opening of Oxfam Australia's new National Office.

Oxfam calls for next World Bank President to be appointed on merit

mediateam — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:00:00 +0000

Following today's announcement by World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz of his resignation, international development agency Oxfam is calling for the next leader to be appointed based on merit, through an open and accountable process.

Actor Scarlett Johansson visits India & Sri Lanka; commits to helping end poverty

mediateam — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:00:00 +0000

Actor Scarlett Johansson has joined international agency Oxfam in the fight against poverty following a life-changing trip to India and Sri Lanka. During her ten-day visit, Scarlett learned how investing in education and basic health-care are vital to saving lives and lifting millions of poor children and families out of poverty. She also met Indian women who've survived domestic violence and Tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka.