Stories of impact blog
When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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Volunteer spotlight: Ainsley Gawdat
Ainsley Gawdat is currently volunteering in our Volunteer Engagement Team, supporting the Sydney Office and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. Ainsley’s role...
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Budget 2018 fails to give a fair go
If you haven't had the chance to go through the budget papers with a fine-toothed comb, never fear – here's...
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Sweet success for female farmers in Rwanda
Tuzamurane pineapple farming cooperative has paved a pathway for Rwandan women to escape the cycle of poverty. With support from...
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Bright futures begin with clean water
Mina, a school teacher in Far West Nepal, wants her female students to chase their dreams. But she knows that...
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Strength is not optional for women like Hira
Hira walks for 14 hours a day to collect water for her family — all because there is no clean...
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A lifetime spent searching for clean water
In the remote mountains of Far West Nepal, women like Dhana have dedicated their entire lives to the relentless chore...
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Nine months pregnant, Kiran carries heavy loads of water to survive
Kiran, who is nine months pregnant, just wants her children to grow up healthy and strong. But she has no...
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The struggle for clean water — dispatch from Far West Nepal
Oxfam's Kate Bensen reports from the field in Far West Nepal, where nearly 3 in 4 people survive on dirty,...
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A gift from the heart when tragedy strikes
When earthquakes devastated Nepal in 2015, thousands of lives were lost. Without the generosity of Oxfam supporters, families like Til's...
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Foreign aid: Australia must match the generosity of those we’re helping
Australia needs a generous and stable aid program that leaves no one behind, bolsters the capacity and responsibility of countries...
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Living, loving, laughing proof of human resilience
With five grandchildren in her care, Zivei survived the worst of Zimbabwe’s drought with her spirit and humour intact.
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“We only need water”
The water crisis in Nepal is so acute that in Darchula, a group of women came together to advocate for...
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