Hunger Banquet at UNLV

As part of UNLV's Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, The Las Vegas Oxfam Action Corps was invited to participate in the LEAD team's Hunger Banquet, on November 19th. They received all of their materials from Oxfam and invited Lauren to speak about the history of Oxfam, what we do and believe and how students can get involved. Jacob, Louie, Ruth and Gracie also participated. It was a good and impactful exercise. The students got at least an idea of the disparity in the world and some compelling statistics on hunger and poverty that really made them think. Also, as they are students, and really enjoy free food in any form - they actually seemed grateful for a plain, luke-warm, potato. It was a lot of fun and a good opportunity to raise awareness about Poverty, Oxfam and the Action Corps!

November Calendar

LVOAC Monthly Meeting - Octber 2008

October 22, 2008

Lv OAC members met at Lauren's house for an informal screening of Sisters On The Planet. A DVD, showcasing 4 women; Sahena, Sharon, Muriel and Martina; as they share their stories of how climate change has affected their lives. We followed up the screening with a discussion on Adaptation and thoughts and opinions on the film. For anyone who is interested in learning more about the film, or if you would like to obtain a copy of it your self, send us an e-mail, or go to: Oxfam America_Sisters On The Planet

We hope to see you all at the November meeting!

Connect with Nevadans Meeting with Senator Harry Reid

On October 9th 2008, the Las Vegas Action Corps had the opportunity to meet with Senator Reid in his office with twelve other community members at the Connect with Nevadans meeting. Tonopah Greenlee and Angelica Cox introduced themselves to the Senator and shared their concerns with the change in climate around the world, especially in developing countries. They explained what the Action Corps is doing locally to educate people on the issue. Senator Reid listened to their concerns, but stated that the U.S. must focus on the economic crisis now. He explained that once we get our country on the right track, we can help other countries.