Oxfam files shareholder resolution urging pepsico to address land grabs november 22, 20 groups use leverage as shareholders to urge attention for human rights. For almost 80 years, people like you have fueled oxfams mission to end the injustice of poverty. No matter where we live, we can take steps to help stop land grabs. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. Oxfam releases spoof video highlighting land grabs in poor nations 8 september 2011 oxfam is releasing an online parody today of alec baldwins sales talk in the cult classic movie glengarry glen ross, to highlight the issue of land grabs and their effect on poor peoples lives. The book based on the outcome of oxfam americas project and the shocking endorsement of transgenic crops in the face of diverse and voluminous literature countering their stance, threatens to damage oxfams relationship with longtime allies and its reputation as an independent organization. Nearly twothirds of land grabs occur in countries with serious food security problems.
New rules needed for african farm investments, oxfam. First person equal pay day a reminder of injustice for women workers. Many countries failing test of political will to implement oil and mining industry anticorruption initiative 9 march 2010. Beyond the hype, edited by mayke kaag and annelies zoomers. The world bank is in a unique position to help stop land grabs becoming one of the biggest scandals of the century, said barbara stocking, the chief executive of oxfam. The resources on these pages will no longer be updated. After more than 2 decades oxfam s school program has closed. Our commitment to tackling poverty and empowering communities continues. Oxfam america is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Oxfam has been investigating how land grabs have already pushed thousands of people deeper into poverty. These land grabs are tearing communities apart and leaving people hungry and homeless.
After 18 months of detective work, oxfam can reveal how the biggest food companies do business. We all rely on the landour common groundand farms to put food on the table. Oxfam america meets the 20 standards for charity accountability of the bbb wise giving alliance. Last july, because of continued struggle, 4 evicted families in polochic valley, guatemala finally received their own land back, seven years after they were violently evicted to make way for a sugar. We want to thank everyone who lent their voice to this breakthrough campaign and all our supporters. Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. Starting three years ago, oxfam, the hunger and poverty relief organization, began scoring the 10 big consumer brands for socially responsible management of their supply chains on seven issues. Amnesty international, human rights watch, human rights first, oxfam are not. Oxfam america the power of people against poverty oxfam. Oxfam america is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. Land grabbing is a bitter secret in the sugar supply chains of some of the worlds biggest.
In latin america land grabs have been mainly associated with soybean production in regions of argentina, brazil, paraguay, uruguay and bolivia, nowadays kno wn as the. Behind the brands change the way the food companies that. Righting the wrong of land grabs with your help, oxfam has been campaigning on land grabs as part of our grow campaign for food justice. For our readers who live in washington, dc or who are planning to visit this month, you are cordially invited to a popup gallery exhibit in washington, dc, from april 10 th to the 21 st, featuring photographs from the acclaimed photographer emma hardy, just in time for the world banks land and poverty conference and the. Email australias big brands to urge them to not abandon the. As one of 17 members of the international oxfam confederation, we work with people in more than 90 countries to create lasting solutions. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, an.
Grow is oxfams campaign for better ways to feed the world while protecting the planets resources. Almost 900 million of us go to bed hungry every night, the majority women and girls. Often land grabs mean the people who live on the land are evicted. In spite of having the most affordable food on the planet and a high rank on food quality, the united states tied for 21 st in the rankings with japan.
Approximately 60 percent of the food grown on acquired lands is intended for export instead of feeding local communities, according to oxfam america. Latin america and west africa are palm oils new frontier, but many. Oxfam supports the no ban act to dismantle the muslim banonce and for all. The truth about land grabs oxfam oxfam america the. Across the uk last december, people highlighted the problem of land grabs where big companies buy up land in some of the worlds poorest countries for profit. Book from objects of history to agents of change oct. Contents prologue 8 introduction 1011 1 why land 1. Over the past decade, oxfam has opposed land grabs through public campaigning, such as behind the brands, and in supporting affected communities. Join us today on the next chapter of this journeythe upcoming us presidential election. Oxfam unwrapped gifts are positively, without doubt, hands down the best gifts in the world.
Oxfam america is highly rated by charity navigator, the countrys leading independent charity evaluator. Authors support oxfam land grab campaign the bookseller. Oxfam america nonprofit organization management boston, ma 14,567 followers oxfams mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. The poorest people are being hardest hit as competition for land intensifies. Your donation will be used in general support of oxfam americas efforts around the world. Visualizing the global land rush october 16, 20 posted by victoria marzilli explaining the links that connect the sugar in your coke or pepsi to the global scandal of land grabs that kick poor farmers off their land can be a long and winding story.
One thing ive learned from my experiences and oxfam s campaign. Since oxfams first report on this issue in 2014, more than 18,000 australians have written to their banks and 20,000 people have signed a petition to call for a zerotolerance approach towards land grabs. Come see the consequences of global land grabs in washington, dc. Big news for those who care about the rights of rural and indigenous people around the world. Extractive industries and civil society in latin america. Oxfam americas headquarters are located in boston, massachusetts with a policy and campaigns office in washington, d.
Africa and four in latin america all claim that they have not been. The increased interest by foreign investors in african land and the media in the race to it. More than two years ago, president trumps muslim ban went into effect. Oxfam america action fund, 226 causeway street, 5th floor, boston, ma 021142206, 80077. Land grabbing prevalent in food insecure countries earth. A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by oxfam america action fund, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at. They lose their homes, livelihoods, and their way of growing food. Explore the issues around land grabs and be inspired to take action as active global citizens. Land acquisitions become land grabs when they do one or more of the following. Thanks to people like you, oxfam unwrapped is helping to transform the lives of people living in poverty by providing education, clean water and other lifechanging essentials. It was wrong then to bar people from majoritymuslim countries from coming to the us, and its wrong now. A registered 501c3 organization, oxfam america campaigns for climate change adaptation, food security, aid.
Writers aminatta forna, kamila shamsie, paul theroux and henning mankell have given support to a new oxfam campaign to stop land grabs in developing countries. Oxfam calls on congress to protect foreign aid to central america. Young people in the philippines learn to take charge in emergencies april 19, 2018 each year, filipinos face earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and other deadly hazards. Call on some of the worlds biggest food companies to make sure their sugar doesnt lead to land grabs. Extreme levels of obesity and diabetes leave the u. What oxfam found was a pattern of land grabs, in which land was sold or. Chad ranked last, behind ethiopia and angola, with the netherlands beating france and switzerland for the head of the table. So show them youre passionate about supporting farmers and the planet, they will listen. The reliable support of monthly donors ensures that we can work with farmers as they find more effective ways to feed their families, help women start small businesses, give communities the. Oxfam warns of rising land grabs in developing nations. Oxfams supply chain study likes unilever, nestle, but is. Oxfam is calling on everyone who cares about what she makes to ask brands to pay for their existing orders.
After more than 272,000 people signed petitions and took action with oxfams behind the brands campaign, pepsico, the worlds secondlargest food and beverage company, committed to take steps to stop land grabs in its supply chain. The author describes multiple negative results from the purchase of lowlands in bolivia. Investors claim that land grabs can help alleviate the world food crisis by. Oxfam america is a development and relief services charity located in boston, ma. Change lives give monthly each month, committed oxfam monthly donors make a lasting difference in the fight against hunger, poverty, and injustice. Several comprehensive land grabbing books29 have been published. Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. But, says oxfam, many of the deals are in fact land grabs where the rights and needs of the people previously living on the land are ignored, leaving them homeless and without land to grow.
This means investing in womens lives and capacities. This article analyzes the land grabbing that has occurred in latin america and the. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Oxfam partners are helping young people make life a little safer. Land grabs leave people hungry and homeless oxfam demand for cheap food and fuel in the rich world is driving poor people from their homes, according to. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. However, there is no doubt that global dynamics are leading to an increase in land grabs, and the concentration of land ownership, driven by insatiable demand.
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