tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru/85 2008-11-25T15:45:18Z Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2906 2008-11-20T14:06:41Z 2008-11-25T15:45:18Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Welsh Rugby stars added their support to DEC Cymru's Wales-Wide appeal to raise funds to help the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Launching the DEC Cymru Congo Crisis Appeal, at St David's Hall, DEC Cymru Chair Richard Laydon said that while aid is getting through to those affected, a massive scale-up is required. More than 250,000 people have been forced to flee their homes to escape the fighting in recent weeks, adding to more than one million already displaced as result of the conflict. Wales captain, Ryan Jones, said, "Even at a time when we as a team are focused on matchday this Saturday, it's important to spare a thought and some change for those who are facing terrible circumstances around the world, especially in the Congo at the moment. Jones added, "The Welsh public have always shown us tremendous support and we are offering our backing to the DEC Cymru Congo Crisis Appeal to encourage fans to support this worthy cause in the same way." Agencies that make up the DEC are already delivering life-saving food, water, shelter and emergency medical supplies to those affected, but the scale of the crisis means much more is needed. Aid workers on the ground are reporting: - Many people displaced for the second, third or even fourth time by conflict. - Thousands of children living in spontaneous settlement camps, where they are at increased risk of being physically and mentally abused. - World Vision estimate there are around 5,500 former child soldiers in the camps, who are vulnerable to being re-recruited by the warring militias. - Extremely high levels of rape and gender-based violence, with poor security to protect girls and women in the camps. In the town of Kanyabayonga, Oxfam reported a ten fold increase in the number of rapes reported at local hospitals and clinics between May and the beginning of November. - A significant increase in child malnourishment. Before the latest upsurge in violence, nutrition experts were admitting one or two malnourished children per day at the World Vision nutrition centre in Rwanguba, east of Rutshuru. Since fighting devastated the rebel-held territory near Rutshuru, between eight and ten children have been arriving every day. Ryan Jones, added, "If people are as generous today as they have been in the past they can make a real difference. Every penny counts." It's easy to donate. Please visit our website on www.dec.org.uk or call the DEC on 0370 60 60 900 or donate at any high street bank or post office. ]]> Welsh Rugby stars added their support to DEC Cymru's Wales-Wide appeal to raise funds to help the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2884 2008-11-12T10:04:34Z 2008-11-12T10:47:39Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg The Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Groups have joined in partnership with Oxfam Cymru, after being awarded financial backing from the development, campaigning and humanitarian charity, enabling the FAN Groups to continue their work over the coming year. Oxfam is well known for its work relieving poverty and fighting injustice abroad, but a lot of people do not realise that they have programmes that work towards helping improve the lives of people living in the UK. Oxfam Cymru recognised the FAN Groups success in creating a network of groups based in their local communities for people to listen to each other and give emotional support. Newcomers to the area are made particularly welcome and the FAN Groups also create a space for cultural exchange and a platform for all in the community to be heard. The renowned charity Oxfam has noted the impact the FAN Groups have had on community cohesion, reducing social isolation and promoting religious and racial harmony, understanding and respect for all. Lynne Hughes of Oxfam Cymru said: "All over the world Oxfam works with people affected by crisis. In the UK this means helping those who are fleeing persecution abroad and seeking asylum here. We work with asylum-seekers to help them overcome the prejudice they may face in the UK. As such we support projects that bring asylum-seekers together with their host communities to break down the stereotypes the groups have of each other, and help the communities to understand each other better. FAN is an excellent example of this." Gill Secretary/Trustee of FAN was thrilled that Oxfam chose to back the FAN Groups. She said: "Everyone admires the work of Oxfam and it was wonderful to have their support for a project to start putting things in place for the FAN Groups to become a National Organisation which as a result, will be ready to help and advise on setting up FAN Groups across Wales." For more information on FAN visit: www.thefangroups.org ]]> The Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Groups have joined in partnership with Oxfam Cymru, after being awarded financial backing from the development, campaigning and humanitarian charity, enabling the FAN Groups to continue their work over the coming year. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2876 2008-11-04T13:36:51Z 2008-11-04T15:41:42Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Every year people like you put on thousands of music events all over Wales, all to raise money for Oxfam. Your local Oxjam Support Team needs you! This teams purpose is to spread the word to recruit local event organisers and then to support these local events to raise as much money as possible for Oxfam. There are five main roles: Media and Marketing Officer, Treasurer and Resources Officer, Recruitment and Relationships Officer and Support Officer. Where: Home Based. South West Wales. When: 4+ hours a week, from November 2008 until April 2009. More information: Contact Adrianna Miller (Oxjam Regional Manager, South West Wales): southwestwales@oxjam.org or telephone: 01865 472025 ]]> Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Every year people like you put on thousands of music events all over Wales, all to raise money for Oxfam. Your local Oxjam Support Team needs you! This teams purpose is to spread the word to recruit local event organisers and then to support these local events to raise as much money as possible for Oxfam.]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2874 2008-11-04T09:44:34Z 2008-11-04T10:12:10Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg AN INVITATION TO an Energy Question Time debate in Cardiff Join us for a stimulating evening discussion about climate change and sustainable energy. Put your questions to politicians and leading thinkers on energy and meet people from Stop Climate Chaos Cymru. WHERE: Main building, Cardiff University WHEN: 17 November. Refreshments available from 6pm, event starts 7pm, finishes 9pm To register for a place and obtain your free ticket please Email: campaigns.wales@rspb.org.uk ]]> AN INVITATION TO an Energy Question Time debate in Cardiff Join us for a stimulating evening discussion about climate change and sustainable energy. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2869 2008-10-31T10:16:57Z 2008-11-03T16:24:00Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Over 70 people turned out for an inspirational evening of Africa in Swansea marking the end of a week of Oxfam Live events across Wales. The Guildhall, Swansea was the venue of an evening of African food, music and presentations from Oxfam staff with the highlight of the night Abraham Conneh, Oxfam's Education Officer in Liberia bringing to life his work on getting girls back into education as well as reading his poetry. Prior to this event Abraham traveled the length of Wales visiting Bangor, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Cardiff and Brecon meeting Oxfam volunteers and supporters. This was a chance for people to hear directly how their time and money is helping poor people in Liberia but also a chance for Abraham to thank volunteers and supporters and to make them realise that their support, however big or small, is making them agents of change. "Girls of Substance: Getting girls back into school in Liberia" We live in a world of inequalities Not by chance, neither by choice Society dictates the norms We make the norms of the most vulnerable Of the most powerless Of the most marginalised But listen We are girls of substance We are equal mates Not subordinates We are equal brains Not shadows of beauty We are agents of change Not products of chance We were nowhere But today we are somewhere We were nobody But today we are somebody We were useless But now we are useful We were hopeless But now we are hopeful We are girls of great possibility Be not afraid of girls in search of equality We have that dynamic ability Help us improve our dignity Give us your best Oxfam will do the rest By Abraham Conneh ]]> Over 70 people turned out for an inspirational evening of Africa in Swansea marking the end of a week of Oxfam Live events across Wales. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2852 2008-10-16T11:49:06Z 2008-10-29T13:48:17Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg The Albany Road Oxfam shop, in Cardiff, is the first in Wales to launch the 'Gift Aid' scheme in an experimental pilot which extends to 12 shops accross the UK. The welsh shop had the most successful first week of all participating branches signing up 72 donors- easily! Sue Courtney-Thomas, shop manager, said that the sign-up process is easy and customers are very keen to be involved. Gift-Aid is a scheme that enables Oxfam to claim back 28 % tax on money generated from donated goods. The tax-rebate scheme amounts to an estimated £20,000 additional income for the shop, and will be rolled-out across all Welsh shops in the new-year.]]> The Albany Road Oxfam shop, in Cardiff, is the first in Wales to launch the 'Gift Aid' scheme in an experimental pilot which extends to 12 shops accross the UK. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2836 2008-10-07T14:59:53Z 2008-10-08T09:38:38Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Oxfam Cymru is looking for a new intern to join the campaigns team. The role - Policy Assistant - is a great way to gain valuable work experience and support Oxfam's work in Wales. For more information and to apply email oxfamcymru@oxfam.org.uk. Closing date: 5th November 2008 ]]> Oxfam Cymru is looking for a new intern to join the campaigns team. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2831 2008-09-29T09:38:11Z 2008-10-07T16:38:18Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Come and listen to Abraham Conneh, Poet and Oxfam Education Officer in Liberia talk about "Girls of Substance: Getting girls back into school in Liberia" Join us at: 2pm, Monday 6th October, Quaker Meeting House, Dean Street, Bangor 2pm, Tuesday 7th October, Canolfan Merched y Wawr Centre, Stryd yr Efail, Aberystwyth 10am, Wednesday 8th October, Catholic Hall, Union Street, Carmarthen 1pm, Wednesday 8th October, Ty Tawe, Christina Street, Swansea 2.00pm, Thursday 9th October, Quaker Meeting House, Charles Street, Cardiff 2pm, Friday 10th October, Brecon Rugby Club, The Watton, Brecon Plus...... 7pm, Saturday 11th October, 7pm, The Guildhall, Swansea - an evening of African music and food, and a chance to hear stories of Oxfam's work in Africa. To register email OxfamLive@oxfam.org.uk or telephone: 0300 200 1269 For more information on Oxfam Live visit Oxfam's web site. ]]> Come and listen to Abraham Conneh, Poet and Oxfam Education Officer in Liberia talk about "Girls of Substance: Getting girls back into school in Liberia" ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2820 2008-09-16T15:31:54Z 2008-09-29T11:00:44Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Oxfam Cymru is looking for two new interns to join the campaigns team. The two roles - Media and Communications Assistant and Activism Intern - are great ways to gain valuable work experience and support Oxfam's work in Wales. For more information and to apply email oxfamcymru@oxfam.org.uk. Closing date: 1st October 2008 ]]> Oxfam Cymru is looking for two new interns to join the campaigns team. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2818 2008-09-15T15:00:07Z 2008-09-16T09:33:27Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg A woman dies every minute in pregnancy or childbirth somewhere in the world - mainly in the 75 poorest countries where access to trained professionals and cheap but effective medicines is scarce. Watch the video of two Welsh women - MEP Glenys Kinnock and nurse Angela Gorman - who are trying to make a difference. Oxfam works across the world to improve maternal mortality rates in some of the poorest nations. ]]> A woman dies every minute in pregnancy or childbirth somewhere in the world. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2784 2008-07-28T08:58:33Z 2008-07-28T12:37:46Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg The present situation in east Africa is causing food prices to rise which risk pushing millions of people across the region towards severe hunger and destitution. Oxfam Cymru is appealing for money to bolster its emergency work across the area. At a time when food prices are making news headlines almost daily, what we are seeing in East Africa is a part of the world that could be on the brink of the first global food price famine. Oxfam is working throughout the east of Africa but needs public support to increase its emergency assistance operation, which is so needed desperately. Donate by going to any Oxfam shop, calling 0300 200 1300, going to www.oxfam.org.uk or by post to: Oxfam Cymru, Market Buildings, 5-7 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AT. Watch a film with Oxfam Cymru's Jonathan Tench, who has just returned from the Turkana region of Northern Kenya. ]]> The present situation in east Africa is causing food prices to rise which risk pushing millions of people across the region towards severe hunger and destitution. Watch a film with Oxfam Cymru's Jonathan Tench, who has just returned from the Turkana region of Northern Kenya. ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2758 2008-07-16T10:43:58Z 2008-07-16T12:24:00Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Over the next few months Oxfam Cymru has organised several events of 'Sisters on the Planet' film screenings. The first event will be at the Pontypridd Museum, Bridge St on Tuesday 22nd July at 7 pm At this first event Edith Wakumire, UN anti-poverty campaigning award winner from Mbale, Uganda and Jane Davidson, Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Welsh Assembly Government will be speaking. The event is hosted by PONT - Pontypridd Overseas Networking Trust and Oxfam Cymru. Please join us!]]> Over the next few months Oxfam Cymru has organised several events of 'Sisters on the Planet' film screenings.]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2741 2008-07-07T12:24:46Z 2008-07-09T09:22:52Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Students from Howells School Llandaf, have joined Oxfam Cymru's campaign to urge world leaders to prioritise action on climate change, aid and healthcare at this weeks G8 Summit in Japan. Four sixth form students At Howells School, Llandaf will be in Japan this week attending the J8 - the junior global summit which is taking place at the same time as the G8 Summit . They will take Oxfam Cymru's messages with them when they represent the UK at the meeting. Oxfam Cymru's Wish Upon a Star campaign calls for continued action on overseas aid, global healthcare and tackling climate change. The first day of the summit falls on the Japanese festival Tanabata. On this day, people tie written wishes to bamboo trees, and Oxfam Cymru are asking people across Wales to send a Tanabata wish to world leaders. Before they went off to the land of the rising sun the young campaigners gathered support on home turf and got the whole school signed up to the campaign. Jasper Warner said: "It's great to team up with Oxfam Cymru - the Action Now Campaign is exactly what we are about - making sure that the world leaders deliver exactly what they promised three years ago.. It's time they delivered.'' Hannah Cockley added, ""We want the world the world's eight most powerful leaders to hear a clear message from Wales - that they must sign up to a strong global deal to drastically cut carbon emissions. They must also provide funds to support poor countries in adapting to climate change. Rose Stuart said, "We are the future and if today's world leaders don't act on their promises now, we'll be the ones picking up the pieces in twenty years time." Harry Brooks said, "More young people in Wales should think a bit more about what kind of world we'll be living when we're older, and take action to make sure it's the kind of planet we ant it to be." Steve Brooks, Acting Head of Oxfam Cymru said: "It's fantastic that young people from Cardiff are supporting our Wish Upon a Star campaign - we need action now from the world's richest countries on aid, health and climate change, not promises for a distant future." ]]> Students from Howells School Llandaf, have joined Oxfam Cymru's campaign to urge world leaders to prioritise action on climate change, aid and healthcare at this weeks G8 Summit in Japan.]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2728 2008-06-24T13:42:35Z 2008-06-24T14:29:11Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Give it some welly around the maes ...come and help Oxfam Cymru at the Eisteddfod, Cardiff, 2-9 August 2008. Welsh Speaker? Welsh Learner? If you have a day to spare, Oxfam Cymru is looking for volunteers to help during the National Eisteddfod. For more information, and to register as a volunteer, contact Oxfam Cymru]]> Worried about the world and its people? Give it some welly around the maes ...come and help Oxfam Cymru at the Eisteddfod, Cardiff, 2-9 August 2008 ]]> tag:www.oxfam.org.uk,2008:/applications/blogs/cymru//85.2712 2008-06-10T14:55:58Z 2008-06-16T16:05:11Z

Julie Lewis Edrychwch ar y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Oxfam Cymru has been touring Wales with its latest campaign to urge world leaders to prioritise action on climate change at July's G8 Summit in Japan. Oxfam Cymru's Wish Upon a Star campaign calls for continued action on overseas aid, global healthcare and tackling climate change. The first day of the summit falls on the Japanese festival Tanabata. On this day, people tie written wishes to bamboo trees, and Oxfam Cymru is asking people across Wales to send a Tanabata wish to world leaders. During the tour Oxfam Cymru visited the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Conwy where Elfyn Llwyd MP joined young members of the Urdd to send their wishes to the G8. Elfyn Llwyd MP said: "I am delighted to join the Urdd and Oxfam Cymru in calling on G8 leaders to commit themselves to tackle climate change." "The young people of the Urdd are sending a clear message from Wales to the world's eight most powerful leaders that they must sign up to a strong global deal to drastically cut carbon emissions. They must also provide funds to support poor countries in adapting to climate change." "G8 leaders must also meet the promises they made in 2005 to give more aid to poor countries in 2005. It's time they delivered." In Porthmadog the local Oxfam shop joined the campaign to gather wishes for the G8 summit. Victoria Chance, Oxfam Porthmadog shop manager: "We're so glad that the tree has stopped off in Porthmadog so that we can add our support to this really important campaign. Think what it must be like to have no doctor when you're ill, no help when you are at your weakest and most in need. So the message is simple - G8 leaders must also meet the promises they made in 2005 to give more aid to poor countries in 2005. It's time they delivered." Oxfam Cymru will be collecting wishes across Wales until the G8 summit in Japan in July. We need thousands of people across Wales to join the campaign by sending a wish and demanding Action Now on aid, health and climate change. ]]> Oxfam Cymru has been touring Wales with its latest campaign to urge world leaders to prioritise action on climate change at July's G8 Summit in Japan. ]]>