Oxfam

by Sean Connolly

Overview

Oxfam started during World II to bring aid to people facing starvation during the devastating conflict. When the war ended the organization expanded rapidly with the aim of relieving all kinds of suffering caused by wars anywhere in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599203058
Publisher:	Black Rabbit Books
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Black Rabbit Global Organizations Series
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Who Suffers Most in a Disaster? 6

Wartime Roots 8

An International Role 12

Help Where It Is Needed 16

Seeds of Change 20

Beginning at Home 24

The campaign Trail 28

Team Spirit 32

Looking Ahead 36

Playing Your Part 40

Glossary 44

Further Reading and Web Sites 45

Index 46