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Oxfam Great Britain
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11:10 AM May 16th
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@oxfamgb
What does @UN’s first #Africa Human Development Report say about #foodsecurity? http://t.co/K0NAHy1L #globaldev
Oxfam International
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10:36 AM May 16th
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@Oxfam
#DearG8: this yr smallholder farmers & devlpg countries really need a bold #foodsecurity initiative frm you! http://t.co/9mRRkJPT
Oxfam International
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10:05 AM May 16th
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@Oxfam
"World leaders meeting to discuss today’s many global challenges have wisely made #foodsecurity a priority." http://t.co/fGjFfzNP #GROW
Oxfam Novib
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9:55 AM May 16th
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@oxfamnovib
Bold food security initiative needed from G8 http://t.co/fEG2XOw0
Oxfam Great Britain
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7:55 AM May 16th
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@oxfamgb
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Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
A group of children gathering wood for their community
Some training centres are built with traditional bush materials that struggle to withstand the onslaught each cyclone season.
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
A collective effort
The community pitched in to build their new cyclone-proof training centre, enabling students to put in to practice the chapters in their construction modules – cementing floors, brick-making, painting and furniture building.
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
A solid grounding
Dense brickwork protects against the most violent of storms
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
From inside the secure RTC
Oxfam has adopted a construction technique that is cyclone-proof, utilising permanent, solid materials.
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
Lume RTC provides a critical service
It's a place where people are taught lifelong skills that will help them earn a living.
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
The centre’s water tank provides essential fresh water
It's also ideal for cleaning paint off!
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
A traditional village building, constructed from bush wood
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
Hard at work painting the RTC
With Oxfam's support, Lume Rural Training Centre is able to withstand violent storms
Photos: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
Women learn new skills
Rural Training Centres are a rare opportunity for female students to learn handy construction skills, traditionally reserved for the boys.
Photo: Oxfam Japan
Oxfam New Zealand
| 16 May 2012
The community, gathered outside Lume Rural Training Centre
Photo: Oxfam Japan
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