September 2009

Vietnam National Day
Education, sustainable livelihoods, Fair Trade, gender equality, and disaster preparedness are the key issues for Oxfam in Viet Nam.
Oxfam in action: Vietnam

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting - (London, 4–5 Sept)
Look out for Oxfam's verdict on progress towards development and climate change targets.
Oxfam press releases

Brazil National Day
In Brazil, Oxfam builds sustainable livelihoods, campaigns for fairer trade rules, and supports indigenous communities.
Oxfam in action: Brazil

International Literacy Day

Bestival (Isle of Wight, 11–13 Sept)
Steward or campaign for Oxfam at 2009's big festivals.
Oxfam. Festivals. 2009.

UN General Assembly

Mexico National Day
In Mexico, Oxfam focuses on Fair Trade and indigenous communities.
Oxfam in action: Mexico

Chile National Day
In Chile, Oxfam helps the poorest people to have a say.
Oxfam in action: Chile

Global Wake Up Call
The world is sleepwalking into a crisis of epic proportions. We need to wake up world leaders to the crisis of climate change and show them that the world is ready for a bold climate deal. TckTckTck partners, including Oxfam, along with thousands of individuals are organising Global Wake Up Call events across the world.

High Level Event on Climate Change (New York)
UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon will host this event, and Oxfam’s Chief Executive Barbara Stocking will be attending, in advance of the UN General Assembly meeting (23–28 Sept).

International Car Free Day
Leave your car at home for one day.
Fight climate change with Oxfam

G20 Meeting (Pittsburgh)
TckTckTck partners, including Oxfam, are organising a mass rally in Pittsburgh in support of green jobs and a call on the G20 to ensure sufficient climate financing.
G20 Meeting in Pittsburgh

Herts Hike
Walk through beautiful countryside and raise funds for Oxfam.
Fundraise: Herts Hike

Labour party conference (Brighton, 27 Sept–1 Oct)

UN Climate Meeting (Bangkok, 28 Sept–9 Oct)
In the run up to Copenhagen, the UN is holding a major meeting to try to come to agreement on the new climate treaty.
UN Climate Meeting in Bangkok

Oxjam launch events (London, 28 Sept–1 Oct)
An Oxfam shop becomes a gig venue for a week, hosting some of the UK's top music stars to launch the Oxjam month of music.
Oxjam music festival - October 2009

London Marathon Ballot announced
Join Team Oxfam!
Get involved: London Marathon