Meet Our New Sister on the Planet

Meet our new Sister on the Planet Sefya from Ethiopia and learn about the effects of climate driven drought on her family.

Sefya's Story from OA Videos on Vimeo.

Sisters on the Planet Screening Event

Want to learn more about the ties between climate change, poverty and injustice? Interested in learning about Oxfam Action Corps grassroots campaign to fight the impact of clime change on vulnerable communities? Are you wondering why women are so disproportionately affected by climate related disasters? Are you generally interested in volunteering for a grassroots organization that has global impact on issues involving poverty and injustice.

Then join Indianapolis Oxfam Action Corps for our first event and summer kick off celebration.

Where: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East Street

When: Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 pm

Learn how women around the globe, especially in poor countries, are disproportionately being affected by climate change and the associated natural disasters like droughts, floods and hurricanes. Hear the stories of Sahena, Sharon, Muriel and Martina as they discuss the impacts of climate change on their lives.

You'll also get a chance to learn more about the Oxfam Action Corps, our campaign, our purpose and opportunities to volunteer with us and other like-minded people. We'll discuss the Indianapolis Oxfam Action Corps and our current campaign over food and refreshments.

Stay tuned to this blog and our soon to come Facebook page to keep updated on this event.

Why I Joined Oxfam Action Corps Indianapolis

Passion. We all have a passion that sits deep in our heart, in our spirit. It may look a little different for each of us, but one thing we can center ourselves on is the desire for all of our brothers and sisters around the world to have lives that flourish and have dignity.

Humanity. I am here today because as I watch my two little girls laughing and playing in the yard on a warm spring day, they are filled with such love and innocence. They believe the world is already the way we think it should be. I can feel the quiet desperation of a mother in Uganda who longs to show her children what life could be, but is faced with the crisis of climate change. She must battle water scarcity and food insecurity. But in that desperation she shows a resiliency and hope that I can't begin to describe. She is my inspiration.

Duty. It is our responsibility as humans to do everything we can to help our fellow neighbors whether they live next door or across the world. Hoosiers aren't often viewed as catalysts for social justice. But, Oxfam Action Corps can change that. We can make a difference and there is a group of us who still think the world can change.

Through focusing on our passions, our child like humanity, and owning our duty, I know that we can make a difference around the world and show the world Indianapolis cares and is leaving our mark.

Kristin Clements-Effner
Oxfam Action Corps Indianapolis