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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In my shoes: Sewani’s story so far
Read the life story of Sewani* , a 24 year old Indonesian footwear worker. You can follow Sewani’s blog here....
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Does the new budget do enough to help fight poverty?
This week’s federal budget was encouraging with the Government restating its commitment to increase Australia’s overseas aid spending to 0.5%...
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A bit about modern Cambodia
There are millions of things to write about modern Cambodia, so I’ll focus on a few key things that relate...
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Haiti: Life in the camps continues
The humidity in Haiti is intense. Along with the gathering clouds, it signals the coming storms as the rainy season...
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Life on the minimum wage…
English / Bahasa Producing sports shoes in the factory I earn about $140 (AUD) per month. Most of this income...
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Where do your local candidates stand in the fight against poverty?
Make Poverty History coalition is holding an electoral forum in the Federal Seat of Wills on 8 May.
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Happy New Year
It was recently Khmer New Year, with most of the country slowing down, as everyone goes back to the provinces...
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Work Place Worries
English / Bahasa Before I got status as a permanent worker I had to under go a three month trial...
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24 hours in my shoes
English / Bahasa Halo! Hi my name is Sewani and this is a blog about my life as a 24-year-old...
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Be part of the world’s greatest bank job
Imagine if a tiny tax on international banking transactions could help tackle poverty around the world.
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Volunteering with Oxfam in Cambodia
I’m Dustin (from Melbourne) and I’m in Cambodia, volunteering with Oxfam for 18 months through AusAID’s VIDA program.
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Cash for work scheme changing lives in Haiti
As well as providing, latrines, clean water, emergency shelter, other basic needs to people affected by the Haiti earthquake, Oxfam...
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