Andrew Hewett
Andrew Hewett became Executive Director of Oxfam Australia in October, 2001, having worked with Oxfam Australia (formally Oxfam Community Aid Abroad) since 1991.
Andrew initially established the agency’s advocacy program. Over the years his responsibilities expanded to include Oxfam Australia’s domestic program and the coordination of Oxfam International’s response to the crisis in Timor from 1999 - 2001.
Andrew is the vice-president of the Executive Committee of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak council of non-government overseas development agencies and a co-chair of the Make Poverty History campaign.
Articles by Andrew Hewett
Australia needs to warm up to climate change - the sequel
Remember the Kyoto Protocol? The only international legally binding framework the world has to reduce emissions? Signing it, to much…... Read more
African drought is inevitable, hunger and starvation is not
Imagine if 18 million Australians were at risk of severe hunger. Right now, this is the reality for the men,…... Read more
Four very good reasons why every aid dollar is needed
Floods, earthquakes, droughts and cyclones are becoming more frequent around the world and the number of people affected by them…... Read more
Barnaby’s on his own with comments on foreign aid
For a politician who prides himself on his relationship with Australian voters, Barnaby Joyce’s comments this week on foreign aid…... Read more
Why buying a goat does make a difference
Five years ago, Oxfam started the Unwrapped giving program, giving Australians the chance to buy their friends and family a…... Read more
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