Oxfam Canada

Emergency food crisis

The world is standing on the brink of an unprecedented four famines. We need to raise awareness and help those suffering from extreme hunger.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Food Security to Famine

What do words like "food insecurity" and "famine" actually mean? Our infographic explains. When we understand, we feel more motivated to help.

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Food security to Famine. Learn when to act!

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Growing a better future

As temperatures rise, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe. Farmers are struggling to cope. Women like Patouma are often the hardest hit, as they are left to tend small farms and families, and have fewer alternative livelihoods when crops are lost. But we can help change this reality.

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“OXFAM AND THIS VEGETABLE GARDEN HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE” – Patouma.

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News

As world faces unprecedented famine threat, G7 should pay up and push for peace

May 24, 2017

Political failure has led to the hunger crisis facing millions of innocent people, and political leadership is needed to resolve it. The G7 summit in Taormina is a critical moment for Prime Minister Trudeau to provide the needed leadership in the face of an unprecedented crisis. ... more

Unifor donates $100,000 to Oxfam Canada South Sudan famine relief

May 11, 2017

Unifor is proud to partner with Oxfam Canada to help provide famine relief in South Sudan and other countries facing a food crisis in the region, with a $100,000 donation from the Unifor Social Justice Fund. ... more