Oxfam NW Newsletter November 09

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Happy November everyone! I hope you’re all getting as excited as we are that the Copenhagen climate talks

are fast approaching and that a real momentum is starting to build about needing a fair deal at them from

across the country. Last week we were getting supporters from across the EU to email their heads of state

about putting their money where there mouth is to fund climate adaptation in developing countries.Decisions were made and the numbers didn’t quite add up but it’s a positive step in the right direction that

numbers were there in the first place - and with continued pressure we know that they can improve!

Remember to write in and let us know what you’re up to or just to find out more ways of getting involved!

[email protected] and join our Facebook group and twitter feed to stay uber up to date.

Also check out (and subscribe to) our brand spanking new North West Blog

The Wave, The Wave, The Wave!

We've got a little over a month left until Copenhagen,

and there's still so much that you can do to help to ensure

we get a fair and safe climate deal: The Wave, on the 5th

of December hopes to bring together 100,000 people

demonstrating on the streets of London calling on the

government and other world leaders to deliver the global

deal on climate change we need.

We need as many people as possible to attend The Wave to show just how important we think it is

- and we need your help to make this happen!

1. Book your transport today, and get all your friends/ family to come too! There is subsidised transport

i.e. the co-operative train from Manchester (code: OXFAM_TheWave) or a mere £2 megabus.

2. Take part in our viral video competition – make a video promoting the wave and send us the link. The

video with the most views will win a brand new HD flip video camera so they can go on to make even

more ace videos. Here’s one I made earlier … if I can do it anyone can!

3. Promote the wave on and offline – through facebook, twitter, putting up posters, speaking to

everyone you know about it – Why not ask your boss to give everyone a day off in lieu of attending

the wave?

4. Make your own mini Mexican wave and be part of the giant online wave demanding a fair deal!

Are women the answer to poverty? Free training session

To book a place go to http://oxfamgendercampaignstraining.eventbrite.com/

Wednesday November 4 th 2009: 6:25-8pm

Woman make up the majority of people living in poverty; 70% of people that live on

less than a dollar a day are women, women work two-thirds of the world's working hours yet only receive 10% of

the world's income and own only 1% of the world's property. Women are also the most vunerable to climate change

because of their responsibilities within the household. For example In Kenya, fetching water for the family may use

up to 85% of a woman’s daily energy intake and can take up to eight hours a day in times of drought. Come along to

this session and find out why this is, how women around the world are working together to overcome poverty, and

how you can help them.

Oxfam Active in North West EnglandNovember 2009



Other fun things to get involved with

What’s been going on?

Come and Outreach campaign at VV

Brown and Just Jack

Come campaign at these amazinggigs in Manchester

VV Brown 4th

November

Just Jack 5th

November

Get a full campaigns briefing

Help to change minds

Then watch the gig for free!

Spaces are limited so get in touch

With Rachel ASAP to reserve yourplace:

[email protected]

Manchester Climate Conference

makes waves

On October 17th

over 150 people from across the NorthWest gathered in New Century Hall in Manchester for

the Climate Action Now conference. With Copenhagen fast

approaching we thought it was time to join forces across the

region and discuss both why and how we can take action on

climate change, locally and globally.

Highlights included; an excellent, no-nonsense scientific talk

from Kevin Anderson of the Tyndall Centre, a Q &

A session with George Marshall (COIN) who highlighted ways

we can communicate climate change. Elvis Sukali (Oxfam

Malawi) talked about his first hand experiences of climatechange, then Lucy Pearce (Stop Climate Chaos) got us all

excited about The Wave in London on the 5th

December and

how we could make it bigger and bluer.

Why not look at a few highlights from the day …

Can we prevent Climate Change and

make poverty history?

Duncan Green (author of ‘From Poverty to Power and

Oxfam’s head of research)

is coming to Chester for one

night only to ask the question

‘Can we prevent Climate

Change and make poverty

history?’

11th

November: 7pm at

Chester UniversityBest Building -

Lecture theatre CBB 115

Oxfam’s Active Global Citizenship

Conference

October 19th

saw Oxfam hosting its first Active GlobalCitizenship conference for over 100 young people from

across the North West.

Highlights of the day included a visit from a life-sized

polar bear reminding us of the need to save humans too,

students getting their faces painted blue, and the chance

to question Rebecca Gowland, head of Oxfam’s ‘Here

and Now’ climate change campaign. It was great to see

students really engaging with complex issues and the

sense of empowerment this gave them. By the end of the day they had channelled all this learning and

enthusiasm into an action plan to take back to their

school, containing their ideas on how to campaign for

climate justice within their community.

Here are some of our favourite parts of the day …



Climate Charge to Copenhagen

1000 miles

to Copenhagen.

60 Hitchhikers from

Liverpool and

Manchester

A journey of a lifetime to change lives.

Pushing for a fair climate deal for everyone in the world in

Copenhagen.

Befriending politicians like Chris Davies (MEP) to help us to

get the deal we need.

Raising money for climate adaptation projects to show we

will put our money where our mouth is.

Please follow us and support our journey…

Chapter One: An idea is born … Chapter two meeting MEP

Chris Davies coming soon – keep an eye on the blog!

Oxjam October is Over … And it was amazing! Oxjam totally rocked the month of October: music's been played, money's been raised and Oxjammers have been

demanding action on climate change till they are blue in the face! As a result, lives will be saved right across the globe.

And we just can't thank you enough for your support! It couldn't have happened without you.

There have been so many Oxjam highlights: Not least the takeover events on 25 October when Oxjam took over the

nation's favourite venues. Over 2,000 artists played in 22 cities in venues from pubs and clubs to puppet theatres. In

Manchester, Chester and Blackburn thousands of people from across the North West came together to tackle poverty,

make music and have a great time! Make sure you check out this and more October highlights.

Oxjam has already raised over £1m since 2006 to help the world's poorest people. As soon as we have the grand total

from this October we'll share the news with you.

Manchester Campaigns Group hits

the streets

On October 24th

Manchester Campaigns group took to the

streets to be part of 350 degrees day of climate action.

On 24 October, people in 181 countries came together for

the most widespread day of environmental action in the

planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world,

people gathered to call for strong action and bold

leadership on the climate crisis.

Manchester activist Julie was really impressed by the sheer

volume of support on the day. ‘Bring on Copenhagen –

I’m ready for a fairer world.’



Dates for the diary

November

4th

November – Free Oxfam campaigns training on ‘Are women the answer to poverty?’ 6.25-8pm Central Hall,

Oldham Street, Manchester - http://oxfamgendercampaignstraining.eventbrite.com/

4th – Outreach Campaigning at VV Brown’s gig in Manchester. A free ticket to the show after spreading the wordabout Oxfam’s campaigns. Full briefing will be given on the night. Contact Rachel = [email protected]

for a place quickly as spaces are limited!

5th

- Outreach Campaigning at Just Jack’s gig in Manchester. A free ticket to the show after spreading the word about

Oxfam’s campaigns. Full briefing will be given on the night. Contact Rachel = [email protected] for a

place quickly as spaces are limited!

8th

November – Chorley Age of stupid screening only £3 at the little theatre 7-9 pm. Contact Keith for more

information and to get your ticket!

11th

November – Duncan Green (author of from Poverty to Power and Oxfam’s head of Research) ‘Can we prevent

climate change and make poverty history?’ 7pm Chester University: Best Building - Lecture theatre CBB 115

http://www.chester.ac.uk/sites/files/chester/location_chester.pdf

14th

November – Fair trade Fair at Stockport College (only 40p entry). Help out at the Oxfam stall there18

thNovember – "Copenhagen" and "Manchester's Climate Action Plan" - Manchester Climate Forum meeting: from

7pm (for mingling) 7.30- 9pm, Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St. Manchester.

An opportunity to come hear the latest news about both the upcoming climate negotiations and also hear detail

about what is happening in Manchester. Lots of scope for mingling, brainstorming, announcements!

www.manchesterclimateforum.org.uk

24th

November – GenderWorks Roadshow – to celebrate achievements of a two-year project funded by the

European Commission that has explored the problems faced by women living in poverty across the UK and Europe.

The Mechanics Institute, Manchester: 10:00 – 15:30. Contact [email protected] for more information about

this fab day!

28th November – Oxfam Manchester group promotes The Wave and does climate change campaigning in the

Manchester Peace Gardens – come Help out and show your support. Polar bear will be present!

December

3rd

December – Free Craftivism training session – ‘How can you use crafts/ creativity to spread your campaigning

message?’ finishing by making something blue together for The Wave on Saturday! 6.25-8 pm Greenfish resource

centre, Manchester

5th

December – ‘The Wave’ march in London to Stop Climate Chaos. Get onboard with the co-operatives subsidised

transport. You can book tickets online via The Co-operative website:

http://www.co-operative.coop/thewave The Oxfam supporter code is: OXFAM_TheWave (book early to avoid

disappointment and try to get as many of your friends coming as possible) or a mere £2 megabus.

We are also looking for volunteers for the day to help out= http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/files/docs/The-Wave-stewarding-form.doc

9th

-12th

December – The climate charge (hitchhike) to Copenhagen from Liverpool and Manchester – contact

Manchester or Liverpool. Follow us on our journey and show your support – why not come along on 9th

December to

either Manchester/ Liverpool town hall to wave us off with the mayor?

For a more up to date events list join our Facebook group to see our weekly updates, interesting articles and please

do remember to get in touch to get your events publicised

Materials to help you put on your eventsAre you doing something wonderful for Oxfam? We have some great local resources that

you can borrow to make your events even better – from Polar bear outfits to video cameras,

from t-shirts to training packs on media and political campaigning. Just get in touch

[email protected] to book the materials you need!



What else can I do?There are so many different ways that you can get involved with Oxfam – why not get in contact to find out more?

Get in contact if you have any questions/ comments – we are a friendly bunch! Call: 01612 342786, Email: [email protected], or use our Facebook group

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Oxfam needs you to raise your voice

Theatre • Local Festivals • Sports Competitions • Art

Exhibitions • Music Gigs • Dance • Your Choice

Outreachers go to events and speak to the public to

generate excitement about Oxfam’s campaigns. You

don’t have to be an expert, you just have to care

about ending poverty and suffering.

Get training on Oxfam’s latest campaigns

Get creative connecting with the public

Get access to the best events in town

Get involved in Outreach in the North West

Find out more: [email protected] or

0161 234 2787

Join your local campaigns group

Up and down the UK – and around the world – ordinary

people are making an extraordinary difference in the

global fight against poverty.

Activists/ local campaigners – are part of a dynamic

international network dedicated to communicating our

vital campaigns for change direct to the public,

encouraging others to take part.

Working together for impact, they use their energy and

skills, knowledge and passion, to take effective action

locally - helping to raise the popular support that’s crucial

to putting decision-makers under pressure globally.

Find out where your local group is and how you can

get involved – [email protected]

Mahmoud in Ethiopia wants you to fill a bucket with change…

Oxfam North West have got loads of different ways for you to be part of the brand-

spanking-new fundraising activity going on in the region. Raise some cash and you can

help people like Mahmoud to fight the effects of climate change.

Anything from organising a fundraising event, to shaking a collection bucket, there is always something for you

to do. Just £87 can buy 10 first aid kits for families who desperately need them or £250 can provide drought

resistant crop seeds for 50 families.

Any money you raise can will make a real difference people living in poverty and suffering worldwide.To find out more about how you can get involved, get in touch with Harriett = [email protected]

or call 0161 234 279 to find out more.

Oxfam NW Newsletter November 09

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