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Nov 3rd, 2006 - 15:33:21 |
Jennifer Brammer
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships 2007-2010
Join a global force for change!
“I strongly believe that with communication, cooperation, commitment, unity and friendship we can overcome all barriers.”- OIYP action partner, Tonga
http://www.iyp.oxfam.org/
What is OIYP?
Oxfam International Youth Partnerships is a global network of young people working with their communities to create positive, equitable and sustainable change. If you are working with your community to create a positive future then you can apply to be a part of the Oxfam International Youth Partnerships.
How does it work?
Between 2007 and 2010 you will have opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding and to talk and share with other young people. You will be able to use these opportunities to support your work with your community.
Your participation in OIYP will start in April 2007. If selected, you must be available to attend an event in October 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
“As a young person, I’m taking action to make sure the future is better. In addressing this,I work with women and young people because to me, these are the backbone to the future.” – OIYP action partner, Uganda
Who are we looking for?
Are you a young person who cares about what is happening in your community?
Are you committed to working with others to overcome social, political and economic injustice?
Do you want to learn from other young people working with their communities all around the world?
If you answered YES to these questions we want to hear from you.
OIYP is open to all nationalities, Indigenous and ethnic groups. It is open to young people with any level of education and who live in rural or urban areas. We aim to recruit equal numbers of young men and women. We have a strong focus on the participation of Indigenous young people and those marginalised in their communities.
Apply to be part of OIYP
To apply you must be:
aged between 18 and 25 as at 1 October, 2007
speak English or Spanish
To apply download an application form. Your application will be assessed against selection criteria. See the application form for more details.
Applications close on 31 January 2007.
“The OIYP builds a network of like minded young people working in different communities all over the world.”– OIYP action partner, Sri Lanka
Oct 27th, 2006 - 20:51:23 |
Jennifer Brammer
Oxfam E-Alert!
Each year, coffee companies make billions of dollars. Starbucks alone earned almost $5.8 billion in net revenues during the first three quarters of 2006.
Yet, for every cup of coffee Starbucks sells, poor farmers in coffee-growing countries like Ethiopia earn only about $.03. Even worse, while Ethiopian farmers grow some of the finest name-brand coffees in the world - think Harar, Yirgacheffe, and Sidamo - they don't see the premium profits those names command among consumers.
Tell Starbucks to give Ethiopia control over its coffee names.
With as many as 15 million Ethiopians dependent on coffee, Ethiopia has decided to get its farmers more of what they deserve. The country's government has asked Starbucks to sign a licensing agreement that will allow Ethiopia to control the names of its coffee. That way, Ethiopia can help determine an export price that makes sure farmers see a larger share of the profits enabling them to feed their children, send them to school and get them better healthcare.
Oxfam and a coalition of allies are asking Starbucks to sign this agreement. According to one coalition member, control of the name brands could increase Ethiopia's coffee export income by more than 25 percent - or $88 million annually. This money could go a lot way to help lift millions of Ethiopians out of poverty.
So please, help us convince Starbucks to sign this agreement with Ethiopia. Poor farmers deserve a fair share of the profits.
Bill Hynd
Oxfam Canada
Oct 14th, 2006 - 04:40:27 |
Jennifer Brammer
STAND UP
Oxfam is joining with thousands of Make Poverty History supporters across Canada and world wide on October 15 and 17 to set a world record in the campaign to end poverty.
STAND UP is a United Nations Millennium Campaign and a Make Poverty History challenge to set an official Guinness World Record. To have the greatest number of people ever to STAND UP against poverty on October 15. Within a 24-hour period, a minimum of 10,000 people will physically or symbolically "STAND UP" to let world leaders know that they must act now to help end poverty.
A Make Poverty History public service announcement features supporters Steve Nash, Mary Walsh, Bruce Cockburn, Stephen Lewis, David Suzuki, June Callwood, The Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan, David Usher, Margaret Atwood and George Stroumboulopoulos calling on Canadians to join the STAND UP action (www.makepovertyhistory.ca).
From Kelowna, British Columbia to Sri Lanka thousands will be standing up to make poverty history. The Kelowna Library will be “wrapped” with a human white band. The Toronto Marathon will have a STAND UP moment prior to the race. In Jaipur, India there will be a STAND UP concert. And 1000 cyclists will carry the STAND UP message across 100km in Sri Lanka.
Make Poverty History supporters will also be marking the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17. A Make Poverty History rally highlighting the tragedy of child poverty in Canada will take place at Queen’s Park in Toronto.
For more information on the STAND UP challenge go to www.millenniumcampaign.org.
For more information on Canadian Make Poverty History events go to www.makepovertyhistory.ca/e/take-action/calendar-of-events.html.
For more information on international events go to www.whiteband.org.
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