Oxfam International Tackles the Issue of Sustainable Food

 

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A senior area manager at deVere USA Inc., Benjamin Alderson possesses extensive knowledge of international business and economics. Dedicated to giving back, Benjamin Alderson supports a number of different humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam International.

Oxfam tackles a number of issues that feed into poverty around the world, such as gender equality, resource preservation, and a lack of political voice. The organization also strives to make food processes more sustainable.

Around the world, one in eight people do not have access to an adequate amount of food, despite the fact that more than enough food exists to feed everybody. Part of the problem relates to the rising price of food, especially as weather changes make it more difficult for farmers to grow consistent crops.

Ensuring that everyone has access to quality, affordable food involves investing in the smaller farmers, especially women, who produce food for one-third of the earth’s population. By teaching these farmers how to adapt to climate change and implement sustainable techniques, Oxfam hopes to significantly reduce global hunger rates.

Part of producing food consistently involves cutting emissions to keep weather stable. Oxfam calls on both governments and big business to reduce their emissions and protect the world’s farmland.

Cancer Death Rate Down by 25 Percent

 

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Benjamin Alderson currently serves as senior area manager of deVere USA, Inc. In that capacity, he helps clients with estate, tax, and investment planning. Moreover, Benjamin Alderson supports cancer research efforts.

According to recent data that the American Cancer Society (ACS) published, the cancer death rate in the United States has dropped by 25 percent over the last 20 years. In its annual report on cancer mortality, survival, and incidence, the ACS indicates that, between 1991 and 2014, cancer-related deaths dropped by 2.1 million. Over the past 10 years, the cancer death rate has decreased among men and women, dropping by 1.5 percent each year.

Men are still more likely to die of cancer. They have a higher risk of developing some of the more fatal forms of cancer (for instance, liver cancer) as they are more frequently exposed than women to certain risk factors. These include higher rates of infection with the hepatitis C virus and the excessive consumption of alcohol.

The ACS has been publishing the Cancer Statistics report for 50 years. It is among the most frequently quoted scientific journal articles annually.

Oxfam Supports Recovery Efforts Following Earthquake in Ecuador

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An experienced financial services executive, Benjamin Alderson serves as a senior area manager for deVere USA, Inc. In addition to his activities at the financial advisory firm, Benjamin Alderson supports several nonprofit organizations, including Oxfam International.

Oxfam staff have been working on the ground in Ecuador recently following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on April 16, 2016. The quake and subsequent aftershocks took hundreds of lives and caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure throughout the region.

Currently, Oxfam is focusing its efforts on the communities of Portoviejo and Pedernales, where widespread damage to the cities’ water systems have left residents without access to clean water. Oxfam is working in partnership with local government and other aid agencies to replace water pipes and establish a distribution system to deliver water to locals.

Oxfam will continue to support recovery efforts in Portoviejo, Pedernales, and other affected Ecuadorian communities until at least August. For more information, or to support the organization’s work in the country, visit www.oxfam.org.