Our annual report recounts how we have done against the objectives we set ourselves, and the stories of the people and partners we work with.

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If you would like a copy of the Annual Report posted to you, please email us with your name and address: communications@oxfamireland.org

Earlier Oxfam Ireland Annual Reports are also available to download .

Meet Mr Menard, from Malawi who received Seeds from Oxfam Ireland Unwrapped:

“From the proceeds of the seeds, my family has managed to build an iron-roofed house; furnish it with a Sofa set, radio cassette and different kitchen utensils. We have fixed solar electricity in the house. We have bought a mountain bike, cattle and are building a grocery. We have enough food throughout the year. We are optimistic to a vehicle in few years to come”, said Mr. Menard

This Christmas, we are sharing some of the wonderful stories of people who have received Oxfam Unwrapped gifts thanks to people like you. Check again tomorrow for your next daily dose of cheer!

You can buy the Unwrapped Seeds gift right now on the Unwrapped website, or pick one up in your local Oxfam shop.

Negotiations are over for another year, but here’s what else is happening in the world of climate change:

• Interesting article about a low carbon future written by the founder of Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN), George Marshall, appears in the latest edition of the New Internationalist.

• Irish Climate Change bill due to be published this week.

• The Dalai Lama turns his attention to climate change.

Meet Elisabeth from Tanzania, who is aged five. She has benefited from the Give girls a head start gift. She is enrolled in a pre- primary programme funded by Oxfam. As well as being taught to read and write, the children are encouraged to learn through play and making things. Over two thirds of Elisabeth’s class are young girls.

This Christmas, we are sharing some of the wonderful stories of people who have received Oxfam Unwrapped gifts thanks to people like you. Check again tomorrow for your next daily dose of cheer!

You can buy the Unwrapped Give Girls a Head Start gift right now on the Unwrapped website, or pick one up in your local Oxfam shop.

Get to an Oxfam Fair Trade shop this week for a great deal; three for two on Christmas items.  The offer includes:

• Nativities (we have Ireland’s widest selection!)
• Christmas decorations
• Calendars
• Giftwrap
• All Christmas food items

There are Oxfam Fair Trade Shops in:

• Belfast
• Cork
• Dublin
• Galway

This offer runs from December 20th – 24th.

Meet Ntombizodwa Marufu from Zimbabwe who received Chicks:

“I’ve been a widow for 14 years – my husband died from HIV-related diseases. Two years ago I received seven chickens from Oxfam…. I was chosen for three reasons: because I’m a widow, I’m HIV-positive and I look after an orphan in addition to my own six children… Yesterday I sold three chickens. I’ve sold them at intervals to help uplift my family, to pay for school fees and food. The eggs are really helpful for those of us who aren’t in good health, and we sell them too.”

This Christmas, we are sharing some of the wonderful stories of people who have received Oxfam Unwrapped gifts thanks to people like you. Check again tomorrow for your next daily dose of cheer!

You can buy the Unwrapped chick gift right now on the Unwrapped website, or pick one up in your local Oxfam shop.

This year, 10 million people were affected by the Sahel food crisis and pastoral populations have been the most affected. On average, 18.3% of the population in Niger, Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso are undernourished. This figure rises to 37% for Chad.

In this context, “we should not wait another major food crisis to start acting”, warn Bilital Maroobe and international agency Oxfam. Given the rapid expansion and recurrence of the crises and the inadequate responses of policy makers and other actors, it’s necessary to rethink the strategies to implement in order to respond to these recurring disasters in West Africa.

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The Cancun talks saw good progress towards a fair, ambitious and legally binding climate deal.

Whilst there’s still much work to be done, the progress in Cancun was a major step forwards.  Over half a million people joined with Oxfam this year, calling for urgent action on climate change.  Campaigning together means our voice was heard in Cancun and has helped us Sow the Seed for a fair climate deal:

What do you think about the outcomes from Cancun?

Meet Maureen Khomba from Malawi who received a Cow:

“I sell up to 16 litres of milk a day… I believe that my children have the prospect of a bright future because I manage to send them to school because of the money that I earn from selling milk”

This Christmas, we are sharing some of the wonderful stories of people who have received Oxfam Unwrapped gifts thanks to people like you. Check again tomorrow for your next daily dose of cheer!

You can buy the Unwrapped cow gift right now on the Unwrapped website, or pick one up in your local Oxfam shop.

Oxfam Unwrapped has an unrivalled history of transforming the lives of people living in extreme poverty. In fact, our Unwrapped gifts have helped to improve life for more than 500,000 people, bringing real, positive change into their lives.

This Christmas, we want to spread a bit of cheer to you, your friends and family, by sharing some of the wonderful stories of people who have received the gifts thanks to people like you.

Meet Erinimo Gavinara from Malawi who received a Goat:

“Knowing that we can afford to pay the school fees for all our children has been the best thing the goats have given us. I want my children to have a better chance in life – for that they need a good education”.

You can buy an Unwrapped goat gift right now on the Unwrapped website, or pick one up in your local Oxfam shop.