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Article from Oxfam International: http://www.oxfam.org/en/programs/development/index.htm
Published: 30 November 2005

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Image: A field of onion plants thrives where dusty soil once lay. Thanks to an Oxfam-funded irrigation project in Ethiopia’s Lake Ziway region, local farmers can now produce two harvests a year instead of one. Credit: Donna Morris
Thanks to an Oxfam-funded irrigation project in Ethiopia’s Lake Ziway region, local farmers can now produce two harvests a year instead of one. Credit: Donna Morris
The Oxfams and their partners are working toward long term development to eradicate poverty and injustice. We work on diverse issues such as gender, HIV/AIDS and human rights both internationally and domestically. Read about the latest Oxfam programs around the world.

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Examples of Oxfam program work

Image: Tukya Naik (54) has returned to organic farming. With higher profit margins, he now has money to send his children to school. Credit: Rajendra Shaw/ Oxfam
India: Organic farming turns a profit – In India we work with cotton farmers to find alternatives to using chemical pesticides. Not only can the pesticides be physically harmful to the men and women farmers who are constantly in contact with them, but this often expensive and ineffective form of agricultural practice can also get farmers into deep and inescapable debt.
Image: Howard Fernández, Miskito farmer in the San Andrés de Bocay community, Nicaragua. Credit: Oxfam
Nicaragua: a tool against climate change…and hurricanes – A new data collection and early warning system, together with indigenous knowledge, helps communities in Nicaragua in tropical forest areas to adapt to climate change and maintain their livelihoods.
Image: (From left) Mrs. Mei Nay, Mrs. Kheng Kim and Mrs. Svay Khen attend the monthly meeting of their women's community group in Koh Pdhau village, Cambodia. Credit: Jerry Galea/ Oxfam
Saving for a rainy day in Cambodia – Savings groups in Koh Phdau, Cambodia are helping local women develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to play a stronger role in their community, as Editor Maureen Bathgate explains.
Image: As Nunumdala shares her story, it is hard to believe that this confident, vibrant woman once saw little hope in life. Credit: William Nyamuchengwa/ Oxfam
"Now I have dignity": Empowering women in Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe has the fourth-highest HIV prevalence in the world (20.1 per cent) and the fourth-lowest life expectancy (36.6 years). Many women in in this country turn to commercial sex work to survive, risking violence, exclusion and HIV. Read how Oxfam is helping women regain their rights and self-esteem.
Image: Rose Kovingre is one of the women police officers in Wewak, in the East Sepik province. Oxfam partner HELP works with the local police on training in gender justice and human rights. Credit: Dave Tacon/ Oxfam
Gender equality in Papua New Guinea: Swimming against the tide – Papua New Guinean women are fighting to achieve gender equality. Despite laws prohibiting violence and discrimination against women, there has been little practical application or commitment to them. Our partner organization HELP Resources is working to bring about change and achieve gender equality for women.

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HIV/AIDS – With over 40 million people living with HIV world-wide, HIV/AIDS is now the worst pandemic ever experienced in human history. Unlike other diseases, because of the socio-economic factors, HIV/AIDS is hitting the productive sectors of society the hardest. The loss of life among those who work in sectors like rural agriculture, education or healthcare is staggering.
Domestic Programs – Oxfam works to alleviate poverty and injustice around the world. In addition to Oxfam’s work in developing countries, Oxfam also operates domestic programs. These programs involve activities in affiliate countries, which address issues of poverty, inequality and exclusion at home.