Helping the Poverty Stricken is a presentation about Oxfam America and global poverty. It discusses how Oxfam works to end poverty through saving lives, strengthening communities, and advocating for policy change. The presentation also examines the various causes and consequences of poverty, such as lack of access to food, water, healthcare, and education. It encourages students to support Oxfam through donations, fundraising, volunteering, or spreading awareness of the organization's mission.

1. Helping the Poverty StrickenElise RhoadsMs. OrenBlock 3

2. Presentation OverviewPowerpointVideoHunger Banquet Activity

3. “Poverty is not natural. It is man made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” Nelson Mandella

4. InspirationDiscovered this non-profit organization from a concert I had attended November of junior year

5. Personal Relevance

6. Relevance to You

7. Importance of Oxfam AmericaOxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Individuals and local groups in more than 100 countries help Oxfam by: Donating moneyFundraisingVolunteering at a local office Or actually traveling to a specific country to help. Oxfam works to end global poverty by saving lives, strengthening communities, and campaigning for change.

8. Wanting to helpAfter learning about Oxfam America and it’s global outreach, I knew I wanted to experience that sense of helping others in poverty to hopefully attain a slightly better life, as my graduation project.

9. Thesis Through partnerships with local organizations, Oxfam has helped millions of people in poverty not only survive the devastation of wars, famines, and natural disasters, but to rebuild their lives.

11. What is Poverty?Poverty is powerlessness, lack of representation and freedom.hunger lack of shelterbeing sick and not being able to see a doctornot having access to schoolnot knowing how to readnot having a jobhaving fear for the futurelosing a child to illness brought by unclean water

12. Poverty in Haitihttp://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=146703&title=Haiti_Poverty

13. Types of PovertyPoverty has many dimensions: monetary and non-monetary, absolute and relative, material and psychological.

14. Poverty Type AInsufficient resources to meet basic needs, such as nutrition, shelter, health and education.This insufficiency can result in the following symptoms of poverty:Low incomeLow average calorie intakeHigh infant mortality ratesLow life expectancy rates

15. Poverty Type A Contd.High illiteracy rateHigh unemploymentWidespread diseasesFamineHigh risk of migration

16. Poverty Type BThis inequality of income or consumption can result in the following psychological symptoms of poverty:Feelings of loss of dignityLow self-esteemFeelings of powerlessnessFeelings of lack of participation in culture and politicsFeelings of discrimination and resentment.

17. Poverty Type CA third kind of poverty is vulnerability, the actual or thought of risk of future poverty. This vulnerability can result in the following psychological symptoms of poverty:Fear, stressFeelings of insecurityIrrational precaution measuresFamily planning decisionsMigration

18. Different Causes of PovertyAccidental causes, such as drought, disease, birth defects, handicaps etc.Historical causes, such as colonialismEconomic causes, such as energy prices, food prices, etc.National political causes

19. Causes Contd.International political causes such as trade policySocial causes such as racism, sexism, discriminationDemographic Causes such as overpopulation or a high percentage of people who too young or too oldGeographic Causes such as access to fertile land, fresh water, minerals, energyEnvironmental causes such as climate change, soil erosion and desertificationPoverty traps

20. Measures to Help Types of PovertyGross Domestic Product (GDP)Calorie intake levelsLevel of Income Literacy Levels

21. Successful Development of a Country…An improvement in living standards and access to all basic needsA stable political, social and economic environment, with political, social and economic freedomsThe ability to make free and informed choices that are not forcedBe able to participate in a democratic environment with the ability to have a say in one’s own future

22. Some FactsAround 27-28% of all children in developing countries are estimated to be underweight or stunted. Half the world’s population now live in cities and towns. In 2005, one out of three urbancitizens(approx. 1 billion people) were living in slum conditions.In developing countries around 2.5 billion people are forced to rely on biomass—fuel wood, charcoal and animal dung -to meet their energy needs for cooking.2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation

23. We live in a world of Plenty, yet 840 million people go hungry each year.1.2 Billion people live on less than $1 a day.12 million people die each year from lack of water.Over 30,000 children under the age of five die each day due to hunger and other preventable causes.

25. The environmental impacts of climate change are happening all over the world. But what about its effects on people? The increased frequency and severity of climate-related natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and cyclones cause economic damage. Sea level rise and increased storm surges destroy infrastructure and lives of people in both coastal areas and low-lying lands. Constant rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events harm agricultural production, worsen water scarcity, and spread infectious diseases. Climate change imposes huge financial losses and threatensnational security.Climate Affects Poverty…http://vimeo.com/5027546

26. Common Effects of Climate ChangeDecreased agricultural productivity-particularly in degraded areas where production is low and farmers struggle to make out a livingDecreased water availability and water quality - Increased risk of floods and droughts -Impacts on fisheries caused by uncertain stream flows, warming waters, and damage to coral reefs - Increased incidence of waterborne diseases such as malaria, cholera, and dengue fever

27. A glimpse of Climate Changehttp://www.vimeo.com/6655465

29. How Oxfam HelpsDuring certain emergencies – such as disease outbreaks - Oxfam undertakes public health assessments to help communities track the range of the problem, identify the source, and find workable solutions.They are beginning to develop early warning systems that use public health indicators to alert potential problems brought on by changes in local conditions

30. Preventing The Next DisasterThey are finding ways to help people prepare for emergencies and and prevent natural events from becoming disasters.They work with communities to take practical steps.For example:In areas prone to severe flooding Oxfam:Helps people understand the risks -Map their resources -Create plans to help everyone reach safetyOxfam also urges governments and international aid-groups to direct resources toward disaster prevention.

31. Advocating for RightsDisasters usually hit poor people the hardestThey often live in the most vulnerable locations:On deforested hillsidesOr in low-lying coastal areasHomes built from materials that can’t withstand the onslaught of natureAnd they lack the resources to recoverBecause of these disasters- They frequently face violence

32. Are denied basic services

33. Are excluded from decisions about their futures

34. Oxfam works with the poorest communities to help them claim their rights to safety, services, and a voiceHelp People Earn a LivingGetting back to work after an emergency helps people and communities recover more quickly Some initiatives Oxfam takes are:A variety of programs that offer immediate employmentGrants and loans that help jump-start businessesVocational training fundingSupport some communitieswith distribution of basic farming

35. Current IssuesClimate ChangeDisasters and conflictsHunger & Food securityOil, gas & miningAid ReformCommunity FinanceAffordable Housing Workers rights

36. Water

37. Trade

38. US Public Policy

39. Access to Land

40. Equality for Women

41. Agriculture

42. HIV & AIDSClimate ChangePoor countries are already suffering from the effects of climate change. Oxfam seeks to create solutions to the crisis, including greenhouse gas reduction and financial assistance for the most vulnerable communities.

43. Disasters and ConflictsTheir mission is to do whatever they can to reduce suffering and save lives during emergencies—whether they are caused by conflict or by natural events. They partner with local groups in a network that stretches around the world.

44. Hunger & Food SecurityWorldwide, one in six people now suffers from chronic hunger. Oxfam is working on solutions to ensure that no one, no matter where he or she lives, has to go to sleep hungry.

45. Oil, Gas & MiningOxfam seeks fair government policies and corporate practices in the oil, gas, and mining industries. Supports the right of communities to participate in decisions about the use of natural resources.

46. Where does the money go?http://www.vimeo.com/9188972

47. Aid ReformUS foreign aid under-performs and often fails to reach the people who need it most. Oxfam seeks reform of US foreign aid to make it more efficient, modern, and more focused on ending global poverty.

48. Community FinanceHaving a safe place to save or access to a small loan can help a family work its way out of poverty. Oxfam America has pioneered a microfinance model called Saving for Change, which self-replicates on a large scale and at a low cost.

49. Affordable Housing A slow recovery and hardly any effort has left many residents of the US Gulf Coast struggling to rebuild. Oxfam is leading efforts to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable are fully addressed.

50. Workers Rights Farm workers in the US are often subjected to mistreatment and exploitation. Oxfam seeks to expose sweatshop conditions and human rights violations in America's fields.

51. WaterMore than one billion people lack access to a safe water supply, and that number is growing. As water supplies are threatened, rural communities are most affected—and have the most to lose.

52. Video on Oxfam Helpinghttp://www.vimeo.com/3341320

53. TradeWorld trade could be a powerful force for reducing poverty, if poor people could sell their products at a decent price. However, unfair trade agreements and agricultural subsidiesdiminishefforts to reduce poverty in poor countries.

54. US Public PolicyOxfam is hopeful that the new administration will re-engage with the international community Lead the fight against global povertyCreate positive long-term change that will result in a more prosperous, secure world.

55. Access to LandOxfam helps farmers and native communities gain legal title to their land, manage it in environmentally friendly ways, and defend it against pollution and other threats.

56. Equality for WomenSeventy percent of those living below the poverty line are women. Oxfam helps women and girlsovercome gender discrimination,realize their potential, andbecome decision-makersand leaders in their communities.

57. AgricultureFor the world's small-scale farmers, farming can be a precarious way of life. From surviving climate change to being paid a fair price, Oxfam helps family farmers around the world earn a decent living.

58. HIV & AidsThe factors that make people vulnerable to poverty and HIV/AIDS are similar, including a lack of access to health care and education; violence; racial and gender discrimination; and other human rights violations.

59. Helps in Areas of…

62. Give Back…$25 – Gives a meal program to one child in school$24 – Twice the manure$50 – A goat$35 – A school desk and chair$30 – Plant a vegetable garden$35 – A water purifier$18 – Books for kids

63. Give Back Contd.$1,500 – Rebuild a primary school$12 – Soap$18 – Mosquito Nets$250 – Plant 500 trees$20 – Irrigate a farmers land for 2 months$20 – A pair of school uniforms

64. $1 billion

65. ApplicationMy friend Allyson and I raised over $300 for Oxfam at Upper Darby High School’s flea market in early September of 2009.We spent over 30 hours planning, and setting up for our grad project. We made Tye Dye shirts, baked cakes, cookies, brownies, muffinsWe had a box for donationsWe had a package sent from Oxfam with information booklets on the organization, how you can help, what they work on, and so on. We laid the information sheets out on our table for people to readWe had people sign a signature page to send it to Oxfam to show how many people we had informed of Oxfams’s actions

70. What you can DoDonateGive Back, InformFundraiseVolunteer or InternWork at Oxfam