10/02/2021
Had a great time tabling at first look fair and can’t wait to meet all our new members soon!
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Brand new club! University of Maryland chapter of Oxfam America dedicated to fighting poverty, hunger, and social injustice. Join us!
Operating as usual
05/12/2021
Our seniors are glad to have seen each other one last time before graduating! Congrats to everyone and good luck to our future Oxfam leaders 💚
05/02/2021
Our treasurer for next year will be Mohamed! Mohamed will be a sophomore public health science major and he uses he/him pronouns. His favorite artist is A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. Welcome Mohamed!
05/02/2021
Our other Co-President for next year is Mahnaz! Mahnaz will be a junior neurobiology/physiology major with a minor in global poverty and she uses she/her pronouns. She is looking forward to planning several events like Oxfam Jam to help bring people together and raise awareness of social justice issues. One of Mahnaz’s favorite artists is Raveena. Welcome Mahnaz!!
05/02/2021
One of our new Co-Presidents for the next school year is going to be Josh! Josh is a junior government and politics and family science double major who uses he/him pronouns. He says he is very much looking forward to educating fellow students and community members about not only global poverty issues, but how we as a team can collectively address them. Josh’s favorite movie is All the President’s Men. Welcome Josh!
04/29/2021
Join us in advocating for a people’s vaccine. The Covid vaccine should be patent-free, mass produced, fairly distributed and free of charge, no matter where you are. Sign the petition in our bio to show your support of a people’s vaccine
04/28/2021
A group photo from our Global Collective organizing and leadership training earlier this semester. A great experience!
04/27/2021
If you are interested in discussing the global issue of vaccinate distribution and gatekeeping, come to our Oxfam UMD meeting at 5pm today! Repost from
12/02/2020
Our fall project is almost here! Follow this collaborative account to check it all out soon!
11/20/2020
Super excited for this project!
10/11/2020
See you tomorrow!
10/03/2020
Join in their day of action and register to vote today!
09/17/2020
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Looking to learn more about Oxfam UMD? Visit our zoom page at the first look fair today at noon! https://umd.zoom.us/j/5019086383
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07/08/2020
UMD Network for the Anti-Racist Movement
Join this virtual UMD community! Like this page!
Welcome to the UMD Network for the Anti-Racist Movement! This is a virtual community space intended to provide an accessible compilation of resources specific for the UMD community. The page will offer an opportunity to network, educate, and foster supportive and safe communication towards the anti-racist movement. All folx connected to the University of Maryland community are welcome to share content that contributes interesting resources, shares events or petitions, or creates further connections between people with similar goals. Some of UMD's organizations like Black Terps Matter, Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Maryland, Prison Resistance Project, and UMD Muslim Alliance for Social Change are going to be sharing some of their information on here to spread the word about the work they are doing. If you are part of an organization that is working towards promoting Anti-Racist work, please join in as well! Excited to share this virtual space with everyone.
06/19/2020
Happy Juneteenth! Learn a little about this holiday and what it represents in our American history that you might not have been taught in your classrooms.
06/04/2020
06/02/2020
Read up on how to take action in support of
03/02/2020
It is Gender Equality Month! Come along to Jimenez 2120 tonight at 7pm to write some letters of appreciation to the women in your life!
12/17/2019
United Nations
United Nations
"Assistance to refugees is very important - it is essential - but most important is to provide opportunities and to provide solutions to let refugees be fully part of the societies in which they live."
-- UN Secretary-General António Guterres during his conversation with young refugees at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva.
12/06/2019
Great dialogue last night at our annual Hunger Banquet. Thank you to for the food!
11/25/2019
How you and Oxfam made a difference in 2019
As we head on break for the holiday, here is a look back at the impact of Oxfam, thanks in part to your support! https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/how-you-and-oxfam-made-difference-2019/?fbclid=IwAR3BYBLqiCsNbipE9SXjriAwiOrzZzlwtdlKFrWdWNuolW6ga1vqwH2yZwk
A look back at what we accomplished—together
11/14/2019
So glad to connect with Ra Ra Riot again last night at their concert at the 9:30 Club! They asked to petition about our campaign because we need a climate change platform NOW that supports indigenous people, women, farmers, and healthy food production. @ 9:30 Club
11/11/2019
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11/09/2019
Thank you to Food For All DC for organizing this morning’s food packaging and delivering. This organization is doing great work to combat food insecurity in DC.
10/24/2019
Oxfam America at the University of Maryland
10/24/2019
Content from our Oxfam Jam focusing on Dignity for All's campaign to protect the rights of people forced to flee their homes. To support this cause visit the following link: https://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/dignity-for-all/
Many thanks to those who performed, spoke, and attended. So much talent!
09/24/2019
We will be speaking at the Food Insecurity Panel hosted by the Black Students in Public Policy tonight at 7:30 in Taliafero library! Please join us to hear about food insecurity globally and in our own community!
09/20/2019
we want climate justice now! thrilled to have joined Oxfam America’s DC office today at the global climate strike. remember that those affected the most by climate change are those who already experience marginalization in our global community. @ Capital Hill, Washington, DC
09/19/2019
Less than 24 hours until the Global Climate Strike ⏰ Oxfam UMD will be joining Oxfam America staff in DC for the march. Our climate emergency is a climate injustice. The climate crisis doesn’t care where you came from, your socioeconomic class, or your religious beliefs. It’s a global emergency that is making an impact on our health, food sources, economic opportunities, and our home. Join us in our fight for Climate Justice Now!
09/19/2019
Our newest members practice their Oxfam messaging! Thanks for an awesome first GBM
09/18/2019
Join us this evening at 7 pm in Jimenez Hall, room 1224, for our first General Body Meeting of the semester. We will be discussing our Dignity for All campaign, upcoming events, leadership roles, and how you can be involved in the movement for change! We can’t wait to see you there!
09/13/2019
We were OVERJOYED to see some many enthusiastic faces at the First Look Fair! Now we hope everyone can recover from the heat and get excited for our GBM on Wednesday next week!
08/31/2019
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
🗣️📢Refugee children deserve quality education before it's too late 🗣️📢
08/08/2019
Oxfam in Nigeria
Inequality and poverty are not preordained: they are the products of political choices and public policy. Tackling inequality is critical to the fight against extreme poverty. Indeed, unless countries significantly close the gap between the richest and the rest, ending extreme poverty will remain just a dream.
Download our Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index Report 👉👉👉
https://nigeria.oxfam.org/latest/policy-paper/west-africa-inequality-crisis-crii-report and follow Oxfam in Nigeria
Inequality and poverty are not preordained: they are the products of political choices and public policy. Tackling inequality is critical to the fight against extreme poverty. Indeed, unless countries significantly close the gap between the richest and the rest, ending extreme poverty will remain just a dream.
Download our Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index Report 👉👉👉
https://nigeria.oxfam.org/latest/policy-paper/west-africa-inequality-crisis-crii-report
08/08/2019
Oxfam in Nigeria
The is destroying the land we depend on for food, and the world’s poorest people are paying for the brunt of a crisis they are not responsible for.
We need to aim for zero hunger as well as zero emissions: (link: https://oxf.am/2YrhxZ4)
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A short clip from an amazing panel with author Anand Giridharadas, journalist Felix Salmon, and the amazing Oxfam International Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. So cool to hear these great minds speak about ending inequality. Here Winnie Byanyima calls out to all of us to unite our causes and organize together!
Wishing you a happy International Women’s day a little early this year! To celebrate OxfamUMD made notes of appreciation for all the spectacular women in our lives. 💚 #oxfamamerica #internationalwomensday
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Hi UMD, you're invited to join Oxfam at panel with Abby and Winnie on inequality in DC on Tuesday, April 9.
Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder that CHANGE 2019 applications are due NEXT WEEK on March 6th! This is an amazing opportunity to learn leadership and advocacy tools and be surrounded by other amazing students from around the country.
Make sure you get started on your application today: https://change.oxfamamerica.org/
Also, for those of you who do not know me, I'm Angela, the new Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Oxfam America. I'm a recent graduate from Northeastern University here in Boston and I have always had a passion for international development and humanitarian work, so it is truly a dream come true to be working at Oxfam. Looking forward to working with you this summer!
Make sure you get started on your application today: https://change.oxfamamerica.org/
Also, for those of you who do not know me, I'm Angela, the new Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Oxfam America. I'm a recent graduate from Northeastern University here in Boston and I have always had a passion for international development and humanitarian work, so it is truly a dream come true to be working at Oxfam. Looking forward to working with you this summer!
Want to spend a week in Boston learning more about Oxfam and how you can further your social justice skills? Then, apply for CHANGE. Applications are now open! We are looking at current Oxfam Club members who want to advance their social justice commitment, leadership, and professional skills should apply. Application deadline is March 6.
https://change.oxfamamerica.org/accounts/register/
https://change.oxfamamerica.org/accounts/register/
"In many countries workers no longer have a voice. They're not allowed to unionize, they're not allowed to negotiate for salaries."
-Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International at the Davos World Economic Forum
Also, please like the Oxfam America at the University of Maryland page!!
-Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International at the Davos World Economic Forum
Also, please like the Oxfam America at the University of Maryland page!!
End the US-backed war in Yemen.
Sign Oxfam's petition to pressure supermarket chains, like Whole Foods, to support ethical supply chain production.
Sign the petition and learn more about Oxfam's latest research on ethical treatment in overseas supply chains:
https://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/campaign/food-farming-and-hunger/behind-the-barcodes/
Sign the petition and learn more about Oxfam's latest research on ethical treatment in overseas supply chains:
https://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/campaign/food-farming-and-hunger/behind-the-barcodes/
Apply for CHANGE 2018! This is an amazing opportunity to learn leadership and advocacy tools and be surrounded by other amazing students from around the country. Deadline is February 15!
https://change.oxfamamerica.org/accounts/register/
https://change.oxfamamerica.org/accounts/register/
*THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY*
I wanted to share with you that applications for Oxfam's CHANGE Initiative are now being accepted for regular decision. Deadline is February 15, 2018. Spread the word! It's an amazing opportunity to be part of social change!
I wanted to share with you that applications for Oxfam's CHANGE Initiative are now being accepted for regular decision. Deadline is February 15, 2018. Spread the word! It's an amazing opportunity to be part of social change!
Ready to make a difference? Want to take action on your campus? Apply to Oxfam’s CHANGE Initiative! Applications for early decision are due December 5. https://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/volunteer/campus/change-initiative/
Hey wonderful Oxfammers at UMD -
Oxfam's Eat4Good Giveaway, exclusive to Oxfam Club members, is now OPEN on the "Oxfam America Clubs" FB Group!!! Join the Group TODAY to win these amazing prizes and more. The giveaway closes Nov. 22, so HURRY!
Oxfam's Eat4Good Giveaway, exclusive to Oxfam Club members, is now OPEN on the "Oxfam America Clubs" FB Group!!! Join the Group TODAY to win these amazing prizes and more. The giveaway closes Nov. 22, so HURRY!