Tag: Oxfam

Earthrise Launch A New Five-Part Video Series With Oxfam Exploring The Intersectionality Of Climate Change And Social Justice

Stuart Mitchell

Earthrise announce CLIMATE+, a brand new, five-part video series with Oxfam that delves into the multifaceted relationship between climate change and social justice issues.  Launched on Monday 8th July, the five episodes will be distributed weekly across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, as well as hosted on Oxfam’s website.  Focusing on the intersectionality of climate justice, each CLIMATE+ episode focuses on a different theme – gender, conflict, class, health, and colonialism. Through these narratives, the films aim to highlight the urgency of addressing climate change through a lens of social justice and…

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Women of color shoulder unfair share of caregiving, a new Oxfam and Prosperity Now report highlights

Stuart Mitchell

More than one in four caregivers spend 22 unpaid hours weekly caring for loved ones. Women of color are disproportionately affected by the dual impact of paid work and unpaid care labor, according to a new report released today by Oxfam and Prosperity Now. The report, “Unseen Work, Unmet Needs,” examines the significant challenges posed by the intersection of women’s paid and unpaid labor in the United States. Many of these same individuals face systemic barriers in accessing essential support, such as workplace flexibility, equitable pay, and affordable care services,…

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Climate-induced water insecurity poses one of the biggest threats to humanity and will lead to more hunger, disease and displacement – Oxfam

Stuart Mitchell

Finding safe water supplies for drought-stricken communities is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of climate change, Oxfam warned as it published a report warning of the dire humanitarian cost of increased water scarcity. The report, Water Dilemmas, describes how a water security crisis, in large part driven by global heating from greenhouse gas emissions, will fuel hunger and disease and force more people to leave their homes. Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam Global Climate Justice Lead, said: “Water is the lifeblood of communities across the globe, but climate change means that…

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Shopping Second-Hand Fashion Would Prevent Harmful Emissions Equivalent To Flying Around The World 17,000 Times, Says Oxfam

Stuart Mitchell

If all UK adults bought half of their next wardrobe second-hand, it could prevent a whopping 12.5 billion kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere, new Oxfam research reveals today. This is the equivalent to a plane flying around the world more than 17,000 times, or 261,000 flights from London (Heathrow) to Greece (Athens). The findings launch this year’s Oxfam’s Second Hand September campaign which encourages people to shop preloved and donate what they no longer need or wear for 30 days. Since the first Second Hand September in…

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Sourced By Oxfam ethical range of products set to be rolled out to more Central Co-op shops

Stuart Mitchell

Oxfam is partnering with Central Co-op to sell its Sourced by Oxfam products in Central Co-op shops across the UK. The aim is to continue rolling out the range of ethical products to more shops in the coming years. Birdhouse balls, sari bags and rugs, essential oil gift sets and bee-themed garden products are some of the Sourced By Oxfam items that will be available in the selected supermarket and convenience stores. They will offer Central Co-op customers a taste of the wider range of new products available in Oxfam…

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