Oxfam America Advocacy Fund challenges national laws and legislation that keep people in poverty. Together we give voice to the voiceless--the one billion people living in extreme poverty.
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Enough for everyone

Our food system is broken. But not beyond repair. Oxfam is launching the GROW campaign to sustainably feed a growing world population (expected to swell to 9 billion people by 2050) and empower poor people to earn a living, feed their families, and thrive.

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Current campaigns

GROW

Food Justice

One in seven people goes to bed hungry every night. Not because there isn't enough food, but because of deep imbalances in access to resources like fertile land and water. Oxfam's GROW campaign aims to build a better food system: one that sustainably feeds a growing population (estimated to reach nine billion by 2050) and empowers poor people to earn a living, feed their families, and thrive.

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Aid Reform

Aid Reform

US foreign aid has saved millions of lives and helped millions more overcome poverty. Yet foreign aid is still under-performing and often fails to reach the people who need it most. Oxfam America is seeking reform of US foreign aid to make it more efficient, more modern, and more focused on ending global poverty.

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Right to Know, Right to Decide

Right to Know, Right to Decide

Too often, poor communities have no say in the extraction of resources from their land, and receive little information about these projects. Oxfam America is undertaking a new campaign calling on oil, gas, and mining companies to respect the right of communities to participate meaningfully in decision-making and to disclose the money they pay to foreign governments. This information is crucial to ensuring that governments use these funds to reduce poverty and protect human rights.

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Responding to Emergencies

Responding to Emergencies

When a humanitarian crisis strikes, Oxfam responds with short- and long-term aid. But in many cases, people also need additional support from world leaders and key decision-makers. Urge them to do the right thing.

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