Residents of Sheffield got a shock on Saturday to find that parts of their city were being sold off. A Grab, Grab and Profit auction was in progress in the city centre, with iconic landmarks like the Crucible, the Cathedral and the University all coming under the hammer. These magnificent buildings were sold off at a bargain price, with full eviction rights included in some cases. Bemused and bewildered shoppers looked on unsure...
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The IF campaign is not only reaching out to millions of people who go to bed hungry every night in developing countries but it's reaching the far corners of Britain such as Skipton, where Craven held an IF event in the Trinity Methodist Church. The campaign aim is a simple one - enough food for everyone - IF we spread the word, IF we work together.
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As many Live Below the Line participants have found over the last few days, living on £1 a day is certainly a challenge. But how hard is it when you are a family of four on a £4 a day budget? Activism Assistant Jo Chamberlain tells her Live Below the Line story:
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Do you want to influence your MP? Public Affairs Assistant Ali Sameer reveals the best way to get your voice heard:
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When Constituency Campaigner Frances Howell went to lobby her MP Fiona Bruce about land grabs she got more than she bargained for - an invitation to the Palace of Westminster no less! Read how she got on here:
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After 43 years of campaigning George Osborne announced yesterday that the UK is going to meet it's historic target of 0.7% life saving Aid. Thank you for all the help and support you have given over the years to make this a reality.
Watch our thank you video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yyQEVLuOR0
With the G8 summit due in June 2013, there have been concerns over the 0.7% International Aid* commitment...
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Looking for a fantastic internship opportunity with Oxfam? See what Sarah has to say about her experience as a Youth and Schools Engagement Intern.
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Chloe Kershaw and Kaley Hudson were two of 750 Year 10 and 11s who got involved in an anti-hunger campaign at Whitcliffe Mount B & E College.
Here they are to explain the 6 things they did to get active on the problem of hunger:
1. They got started...
Chloe: "In our GCSE controlled assessment we have been learning about poverty in the world. We didn't realise that there was so much poverty all around and...
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On Saturday morning, ALi Sameer travelled from Leeds to Manchester to attend a training day on Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign. Here is his report:
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The world produces enough food for everyone, but not everyone has enough food. Millions more people are going hungry. This is not only unfair or unjust, but also totally preventable. Northern campaigners didn't need to be asked twice to go out and show their support for the IF campaign.
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