Oxfam in Scotland

Oxfam Scotland works to improve the lives of the world's poorest people, both at home & in other countries.

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Gaza Unplugged. Power cuts putting lives at risk in the strip.

12 March 2010

As the migraine-inducing sounds of generators overwhelm the Gaza Strip, Karl Schembri discovers power cuts have caused much deeper disruptions, putting lives at risk.

Haiti earthquake: £7.5 million raised in Scotland. Scotland's generosity rebuilds lives

11 March 2010

People across Scotland have now donated almost £7.5 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Rare gold coin proves to be a real treasure for Oxfam store. Troon charity shop coins in almost £900

4 March 2010

A rare gold coin donated to a Troon charity shop fetched a whopping £871 in an online auction this week. The Queen Victoria £5 gold piece, dated 1887, was handed to staff at the Oxfam Bookstore at 9B Church Street in Troon.

Old clothes for a good cuppa? Now that's a Fairtrade!

22 February 2010

Oxfam shops in Scotland will be rewarding donors for their generosity with 40 free cups of tea each during Fairtrade Fortnight.

Celtic fans can do their bit for Oxfam at the match. Supporters can bring donations to Dundee United game

19 February 2010

Football fans attending this Saturday's match between Celtic and Dundee United at Parkhead are being urged to bring along donations of clothes, books and other items to help back Celtic's partnership with Oxfam Scotland.

Celtic's World Cup-bound stars back club's Oxfam partnership for Africa

18 February 2010

Celtic stars Landry N’Guémo and Ki Sung Yueng today [Thursday] officially launched a partnership between their club, Celtic FC, and international aid agency Oxfam Scotland, aimed at fighting poverty in Africa in the year that the World Cup is hosted on the continent for the first time.