Oxfam Responds to Earthquake in Indonesia

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From Oxfam America:

Just three months after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck south Asia, another major earthquake centered off the western coast of Sumatra jolted Indonesians on Monday, killing hundreds and leaving many towns in rubble.

Today Oxfam will be flying emergency materials to the island of Nias, near the quake's epicenter. In an effort to rebuild water systems on the island, Oxfam has ordered water tanks, tap stands and generators and will be providing jerry cans, chlorine, tents, flashlights, cooking utensils, fuel, and other essential items. Oxfam will be accepting donations for this disaster through our Global Emergencies Fund. Read more information here or donate now.

Oxfam Works to Restore Livelihoods in India

As Oxfam responds immediately to this latest disaster, we are helping restore livelihoods in the tsunami-affected region by providing tools to tradespeople, repairing boats, and helping fishermen get their catch to market. Read more here.

Thank You for Your Incredible Outpouring of Support

To date Oxfam America has raised over $30M for tsunami-affected countries. In the three months since the disaster, hundreds of groups and individuals have organized events to raise even more money for Oxfam. From belly dancers performing at 12 national events to one karate school's Kick-a-Thon, these efforts have raised more than $500,000 and rallied people together to help their neighbors on the other side of the world - read more here.

Other Emergencies: Crisis in Sudan

As people in south Asia begin to rebuild their lives, the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan continues. More than 1 million people have fled their homes and the UN is calling this one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. Click here to read more on what Oxfam is doing and information on how to order Oxfam's free new video, A Place Called Darfur.

Oxfam and Coalition of Immokalee Workers report a major victory

Last year the Oxfam ecommunity sent close to 20,000 emails to Yum! Brands asking them to only purchase from growers paying an additional penny per pound for tomatoes.

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, have announced that tomato pickers will be guaranteed the additional penny per pound-an increase that will double their wages. Growers will be contractually bound to pay this amount. Learn how the agreement goes even further.

Thank you again for your support.

Sincerely,

Nick Rabinowitz
Internet Manager
Oxfam America