Concert for Haiti- Austin Music Hall

Stop by our table this Sunday at the Concert for Haiti being held at the Austin Music Hall. Our volunteers will be there and around in the crowd. Feel free to stop by and say hello!

Oxfam has been working in Haiti for over 30 years. Working to create sustainable means of earning a living and helping Haitians reduce their vulnerability to disasters. Oxfam's emergency team, based in the capital, has been supporting rescue efforts, assessing the damage and responding with public health and water and sanitation services to prevent the spread of waterborne disease.

Oxfam's emergency work is tailored according to need and provides both immediate relief and longer term support to help people get back on their feet and support themselves.

click here to read more on Oxfam's relief efforts in Haiti

What can you do?
-Stop by our table on Sunday
-Online: oxfamamerica.org/haiti
-Watch: Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” will be televised on all major networks tomorrow, Friday January 22nd at 8pm ET
-Oxfam has been selected as one of seven aid agencies that will receive funds from this event

Thanks to all who braved the cold/rainy weather and joined us on Saturday for our 'Seal a real deal' day of action. We joined citizens who participated in over 3000 events in 130 countries.

Tomorrow marks the final day of the Copenhagen climate talks. President Obama is to join other world leaders in Copenhagen on this final day. We're urging everyone to take action for this final day and give one last push to let world leaders know that we want a Fair, Ambitious, and Biding climate treaty! Click here to sign the petition for a real deal in Copenhagen. Over 12 million supporters and signed and we want to make this the largest petition in history! Every name is being read at the summit and you can sign on to be part of history!

**Event Location and Time Change**

Saturday's event has a time and location change. The event will be held at:

Location: Texas State Capitol (South Steps)
(11th st and Congress)

Time: 1 to 3 pm

Its going to be a beautiful day, the forecast says: high of 64 low of 44 and sunny in the afternoon!

Bring your signs and noisemakers. We want to let world leaders know that we need their signatures on a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty.

Stay informed with the Copenhagen talks by visiting Oxfam's Copenhagen Command Center.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Seal a real deal

Just as climate negotiations start to heat up in Copenhagen this month, people across the globe will take part in hundreds of vigils, rallies and giant petition-signings to tell our leaders that the world wants a real deal; it is time to sign a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty. You can take part by coming to an exciting and free event sponsored by the Austin Oxfam Action Corps on December 12.

December 12 Day of Action
Saturday, December 12, 12:00 p.m.
1650 Congress Avenue South
(at the lot next to Hey Cupcake)
Austin, TX 78704

Come sign your name to a wall-sized petition to let our world leaders know that we need their signatures on a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty. Families are welcome.

Victory!

President Obama is to attend join negotiators in Copenhagen. This is quite a victory and I have hope that something surprising will happen. The journey continues! You can read more about his upcoming visit here. Oxfam has created a new video that highlights adaptation projects around the world. Click here to view.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference is quickly approaching (Dec. 7-18). Join us and be part of 'The World Wants a Real Deal' Global Day of Action. We're calling on governments to take real action on climate change. Join us at this family and pet friendly event that will get you active and connected to the negotiations. We want to let the world know that we need their signatures on a Fair, Ambitions and Binding climate treaty. We plan to create a wall-sized petition which will be delivered directly to the treaty talks in Copenhagen. We have a special twist for our wall and world leaders will remember that we're watching.

Upcoming Events:

December 12 day of Action
Location: S. Congress
Time: 12 noon

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Save the Date: 12/12/12 noon...more details coming soon

Thanks to all who joined us at the Thao show! The show was amazing and the crowd was awesome!

With the Copenhagen talks in 18 days, we would like to introduce you to Ursula Rakova. Ursula is a resident of the Carteret Islands which are being overwhelmed by seawater. This is killing the food supply and forcing many to migrate to the mainland. Below you will find her story...

October 24th

Thanks to everyone that turned out yesterday! It was a great time with a great group of people. Many were from a variety of organizations and it was great to share with each other.

Look out for our volunteers on November 12th at the Thao show. We always love to meet new people! Check out Thao Nguyen on Oxfam's blog speaking about why climate change matters...right now.