Oxfam

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OXFAM

(ˈɒksfæm) or

Oxfam

n acronym for

Oxford Committee for Famine Relief

Translations

Oxfam

n abbr of Oxford Committee for Famine Relief

britische karitative Vereinigung zur Hungerhilfe

(also Oxfam shop) Gebrauchtwarenladen, dessen Verkaufserlös der Hungerhilfe zugutekommt, → ˜ Eine-Welt-Laden m

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The behaviour of some members of Oxfam staff uncovered in Haiti in 2011 was totally unacceptable.

Oxfam relief workers 'had Caligula-style orgies with under-age prostitutes in devastated Haiti'; The charity is facing the biggest crisis in its history after workers paid local prostitutes for sex while on an aid mission

In addition to the digital campaign, Oxfam in Pakistan will be organising a public event on 12 th of December in which lawmakers and civil society will discuss the current status of women protection

Oxfam Pakistan launches digital campaign on social media

Sue Brittain, Oxfam Yarm shop manager, said: "Spring is the perfect time for a clear-out and we can turn good quality unwanted items into cash to fund Oxfam's work fighting poverty around the world.

Charity shop's looking for Teesside's best mum

Oxfam said it was "considering the implications of her new statement and what it means for Ms.

Johansson Splits with Oxfam Over Group's Support of Israeli Boycott

Helen Clarke, head of Oxfam Birmingham Fundraising Group, said: "There will be lots going on so head down to Redpoint from 7pm to join the party.

Get climbing to help women around world

The Oxfam Get Together is one of the UK's largest celebrations of International Women's Day - which is a national holiday in a number of countries including Afghanistan, Russia and Zambia.

Get-together helps women

Many responded with a campaign against Oxfam and other NGOs _ Minnie Driver has stepped down from her position as an ambassador for Oxfam, 7,000 regular donors suspended their support for the organization, and the NGO has been under the scrutiny of the public, the media, and even governments.

Why we should continue supporting Oxfam

What has not been so evident in most of the Press coverage is to highlight what Oxfam has done right and well.

Oxfam has done many things well

It would be an absolute tragedy for millions of people across the world if Oxfam were no longer to function properly because their funding was cut," she added.

Annie: I'll keep loyal to Oxfam; Star to stay on at charity

Singer Annie, a Global Oxfam ambassador, spoke out after the charity's British arm was suspended in Haiti over claims former staff paid for sex in the aftermath of the country's 2010 earthquake.

Annie Lennox: I will not walk away from Oxfam

Within the aid community, Oxfam GB has been known for its transparency and professionalism.

Lives are at stake in Oxfam scandal; COMMENT

I think about 7,000 individuals have canceled regular donations to Oxfam over the last 10 days- Corporate sponsors at the moment are reserving judgment," Goldring said at an International Development Committee meeting at the House of Commons, RIA Novosti reported.