Oxfam international is a group of 14 organisations working with over 3,000 partners in around 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam outlines four quick ways to drastically improve the world banks social and environmental protection policies. I tend to use st vincents as its local and i buy books there, and then give them back so they can sell them again. Come and stock up on your winter reading at our annual oxfam winter book fair. Its the tippy up kind of drawer thing and you could get about half a dozen paperbacks at a time in there, so i would need a big heap of carrier bags. Find your nearest oxfam books store locations in united kingdom. Take it to your local oxfam shop and fight poverty while youre at it. It has been fighting to alleviate global poverty since its inception.
Winnie byanyima, who became executive director of oxfam international in 20, said she was saddened by what took place in haiti and that it could not. Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. Europes biggest banks register 25 billion profit in tax havens. For any issues concerning the banks or if they need to be emptied please call our distribution centre on 02890 626 073 from uk or 04890 626 073 from roi. Europes 20 biggest banks are registering over a quarter of their profits in tax havens well out of proportion to the level of real economic activity that occurs there, according to a new report by oxfam and the fair finance guide international today. Local and national ngos and governments should lead. Australian banks backing companies accused of land grabs 28 april 2014 australias big four banks are backing companies accused of kicking people off their land, leaving them homeless and hungry, oxfam. Book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Amanda leads oxfam s media team in australia, and is based in melbourne. Oxfam is a confederation of 19 affiliate members led and managed by oxfam international. Eltham senior citizens hall, library place, 903907 main road, eltham, vic.
Oxfam faces losing funding as crisis grows over abuse. The team covers all areas of oxfam s work and seeks to inform the public about. Your book donations are key to helping us raise the. The dutch fair bank guide eerlijke bankwijzer has been run since 2009 by oxfam novib, amnesty international netherlands, dutch labour union fnv and friends of the earth. The latter was particularly disappointing as advanced publicity seemed to suggest he was back on form.
Dr duncan green is head of research at oxfam gb and a visiting fellow at the institute for. Oxfam ireland is a registered charity in ireland no. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Save the children and irc dragged into oxfam abuse scandal.
Strong evidence ireland is facilitating tax avoidance for. Oxfam germany has 45 shops including specialist book shops. If your gift is received after the goal is reached, then it will not be matched but will be used as a general donation to oxfam. Europes 20 biggest banks are registering over a quarter of their profits in tax havens well out of proportion to the level of real economic activity that occurs there, according to a new report by oxfam and the fair finance guide international.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion more people into poverty unless urgent action is taken to give real support to developing countries, said oxfam today. He is the energy policy lead for oxfam international and coled the development of organizations global energy policy. We have more than 50,000 books listed on the oxfam online shop, 600 of our shops sell books and we also have more than 140 dedicated bookshops across the uk. The world bank today published the 2018 edition of its world development report. Winnie byanyima has been the executive director of oxfam international from. Oxfam is a confederation of 19 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by oxfam international. Your donations are fully taxdeductible to the extent allowable by law. Books are donated directly to shops by the public, or through oxfam book banks in convenient locations around the country. How active citizens and effective states can change the world. Donate secondhand, used, old and rare books oxfam gb.
Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all. If youve finished the latest bestseller, have some books youll never read again or its just time for a clear out, you can donate books directly to our shops during opening hours or pop them into one of 300 book donation banks in sainsburys car parks. Chyxn 89651 oxfam ireland is a member of the international confederation oxfam. It is a major nonprofit group with an extensive collection of operations. Events speakers partners book now contact events speakers partners. Mar 27, 2017 new data highlights value of tax transparency in the fight against tax dodging europes 20 biggest banks posted profits of at least. A certificate is a piece of paper that states the recognition of ones achievement where the award inscription present on it. Our collection of secondhand books is huge and growing all the time, so theres always something new to discover.
Previously, she served as regional deputy vice president for europe, asia, pacific, and latin america at the us millennium challenge corporation mcc, where she managed investments focused on international growth and poverty reduction. This platform explores the latest thinking and action on international development, highlighting issues of power, politics, hope and justice. Previously he was oxfam international s economic justice policy lead for international financial institutions, leading on advocacy efforts toward the world bank. Oxfam reaction to international expose of world bank lending. Authors and publishers donate thousands of books to oxfam. Feb 11, 2018 winnie byanyima, who became executive director of oxfam international in 20, said she was saddened by what took place in haiti and that it could not happen under systems and rules put in place. Oxfam unwrapped is oxfam s povertybusting charity gift range and home to the oxfam goat. The analysis, by oxfam and nonprofit research group development finance international dfi, recommends that all countries should develop national inequality action plans to achieve the uns. All banks were asked to comment on the findings of the report before publication their responses are outlined in the report. For the first time, the report is focused entirely on education, and tackling what they call the learning crisis, where even after several years in school, millions of children cannot read, write or do basic math.
Only secondhand books in excellent condition make the. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. Oxfam books botanic is located at 33 botanic avenue, belfast, bt7 1jg. Shop more than 10,000 second hand books with all proceeds going to oxfam australia. It is curated by duncan green and maria faciolince. European banks named in moldovarussia money laundering and tax evasion scandal. The clothes that dont fit, the teapot too many, the stacks of dvds all the stuff at home can get on top of you. Oxfam faces losing funding as crisis grows over abuse claims. Since the campaign launched, supporters in europe have taken over a million actions in support of the financial transaction tax ftt, making it one of the most popular taxes in history. Below is a complete list of our donation and recycling banks, where you can drop off your unwanted items and help us to change lives. It calls on donors for a strong replenishment, and with that financial commitment, to agree on a strong programmatic and policy agenda for ida19 across the agreed upon special. The oxfam book shops i set foot in most often on marylebone high street in london, and on byres road in glasgow seem pretty good outfits to me, though not necessarily as bargain. The total wealth of the richest 22 men in the world, equals the total wealth of all women in africa, says the global nonprofit organization oxfam international in its report published sunday. Since 2015 all banks based in the european union have been obliged to report on their operations in this way.
This report showcases research by oxfam that uses this new transparency data in depth for the first time to illustrate the extent to which the top 20 eu banks are using tax havens, and in which ways. In europe, only one sector is required to publicly report its profits and tax on a countrybycountry basis the banking. Recent donations include a book dating back to 1912 about the titanic along with a bible from. Charity group oxfam has said there is strong evidence that ireland is facilitating significant corporate tax avoidance schemes for european banks. Sumar is vice president of global programs at oxfam america, where she oversees its regional development and humanitarian response programs. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book.
Oxfam is an international confederation of eighteen organizations networked together in 92 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty. The international rescue committee irc has become the latest humanitarian organisation pitched in the spotlight following the revelations that britains oxfam failed to report a former country. You could fit about 3 filing boxes of books in there total and you have to bag them before you post them in. It was founded in1942 in oxford the uk, and currently headquartered in nairobi, kenya. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. Books bridal cards clothing food furniture homewares music shoes.
International bank for reconstruction and development. From poverty to power how active citizens and effective. Following a revival in fortunes of the new and secondhand book industry at the end of the 1990s, oxfam began to rapidly expand its specialist bookshops. Oxfam international is a confederation of organisations working together and with partners and allies in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam is an international confederation of 19 nongovernmental organizations working with partners in over 90 countries to end the injustices that cause poverty. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Aug 04, 2009 as for giving books to charity shops well, i am so loaded down with books that i attempt a one in, one out policy with limited success. You can also drop items into any oxfam shop near you for any issues concerning the banks. Duncan is senior strategic adviser at oxfam gb and author of how change happens and from poverty to power.
Oxfam and the dark side of the aid industry financial times. He is the author of several books on latin america including silent. Oxfam international was established in 1995 by a group of. Oxfam unwrapped charity gifts for all occasions oxfam ireland. For the first time, the report is focused entirely on education, and tackling what they call the learning crisis, where even. From rome to berlin, robin hood tax campaigners are coming together this week to present a million strong petition to european leaders.
This paper outlines oxfams position on the 19th replenishment of the international development association ida19, the world banks fund for the poorest countries. Oxfam ireland is a member of the international confederation oxfam. India ranks 147th in oxfam world inequality index the hindu. Irish aid charities institute fundraising regulator fairtrade. Jan 08, 2017 personally, oxfam is the last place i would take my books to. With around 650 oxfam shops, youre sure to find one close by. Oxfam ireland irish charity working to end poverty and. You can also drop items into any oxfam shop near you. No onstreet parking but the car park at the swan shopping centre is nearby.
Development banks still pouring billions into fossil fuels in climatevulnerable asian countries oxfam urges 3 worlds biggest development banks to drop their support for dirty energy projects and focus on. The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion more people into poverty unless urgent action is taken to bail out developing countries, said oxfam today. It brings these problems to public attention, sets programs to make changes, and provides help in major disasters, also promotes sustainable development and fair trade oxfam. The dutch fair bank guide eerlijke bankwijzer has been run since 2009 by oxfam novib, amnesty international netherlands, dutch labour union fnv and friends of the earth netherlands, dutch society for the protection of animals, and pax. Oxfam is the largest retailer of second hand books in europe, selling around 12 million per year.
Its the tippy up kind of drawer thing and you could get about half a dozen paperbacks at a time in there, so i would need a big heap of carrier bags to get rid of what i have. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Banks last two fiction books 2002s dead air and 2007s the steep approach to garbadale had failed to impress me. Oxfam is suspending all sales of second hand goods from its online shop and discontinuing collections of donated items amid the coronavirus pandemic. Oxfam stopping collection and online sale of second hand. I buy a lot of books from charity shops, and the prices that are charged by these places varies greatly. Oxfam failed to address sexual misconduct and bullying. Free access to over 4,500 development and humanitarian policy, training, and research publications from oxfam and its partners worldwide.
Oxfam said banks were investing in asia and the pacific, but were unaware of, or failing to respond, to the risks of doing business there. David ssegawa head of hr, oxfam talent agenda series. Oxfam nonprofit organization management oxford, oxfordshire 352,414 followers in just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. Most of oxfams 750 charity shops around the uk sell. The uk government has threatened to cut funds to oxfam unless it shows moral leadership. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The first oxfam bookshop opened in 1971 and weve come a long way since then. Oxfam calls on the world bank to drastically improve social and environmental protection policies final draft of world bank safeguard policies disappoints, fails to fully protect affected people.
The agency is calling on world leaders to agree an economic rescue package for all to keep poor countries and poor communities afloat, ahead of key meetings of the world bank, international. Shamed and fearful, oxfam stumbles into the unknown. High street wanstead, wanstead, london 2 oxfam books. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters.
Big hearted collects unwanted media, including books, records, cds, video games, and dvds all throughout new england, and redistributes them to people. The profits of the book sales support the work of oxfam. In fact they were used back in the 19th century by the abolitionists as were most modern campaign methods, with the exception of blogging, i guess. May 30, 2018 paula hawkins, margaret atwood, neil gaiman and robert webb are among the authors donating thousands of books to oxfam in a bid to boost sales in the charitys shops and raise money for its work.
Half a billion people could be pushed into poverty by. Close drawer menu financial times international edition. The financial times and its journalism are subject to a selfregulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice. About this years oxfam inequality report titled public good or private wealth reflects the gap between the rich and poor in this world.