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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.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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March 31, 2016

Oxfam supports Safe Schools

Oxfam Australia has become an official supporter of the Safe Schools Coalition, pledging our support for the vital program it...

Oxfam Shop Easter Catalogue is full of ethical treats for your loved ones

March 23, 2016

Bestselling Easter gifts from Oxfam Shop

Fairtrade, ethical, last-minute. Discover some of the best-selling Easter items at Oxfam Shop in time for the long weekend.

Efate, Vanuatu: Daniel stand on a beach holding a fishing spear and leaning on a withered palm tree.

March 23, 2016

Is climate change outwitting traditional knowledge?

More than one year after Tropical Cyclone Pam ripped through Vanuatu, families are still battling the devastating effects of the...

March 21, 2016

How Kerri changed the world

When you include a bequest in your Will to Oxfam, you can achieve extraordinary things for people living in poverty.

March 21, 2016

The benefits of clean water in 6 beautiful photos

Oxfam is providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene education in some of the world’s poorest countries. In fact, it’s one...

March 17, 2016

Five ways to a healthy future for all Australians

Today on National Close the Gap Day, take one or more of these five actions to show your support for...

March 8, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Mary-Jane Espartinez from the Volunteer Engagement Team

Find a volunteer role with Oxfam to help you build your skills and experiences. Mary-Jane Espartinez has been volunteering for...

Caption: At the age of 18, Ruth was a survivor of physical abuse. Thanks to organisations like Lifeline in Port Moresby, Ruth can feel safe and reclaim her self-confidence. Photo: Rodney Dekker/OxfamAUS

March 8, 2016

Want to help stamp out violence against women? Acknowledge that gender inequality is the problem.

Discrimination and injustice are major causes of poverty worldwide, and for women, it can have devastating effects.

March 2, 2016

10 years of Close the Gap, 10 amazing milestones

The Close the Gap campaign aims to end the appalling life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples...

Students huddle around a mobile phone to showcase their interest in the Close the Gap Instagram challenge

February 29, 2016

How to Close the Gap with a snap

We’ve created an Instagram photo challenge especially for Australian students to help Close the Gap. Adding your creative voice is...

Photo: Adi Kautea Nacola/Grasskirt Photography/OxfamAUS

February 26, 2016

Cyclone Winston emergency update: catastrophic damage for entire communities in Fiji

The destructive force of Cyclone Winston in Fiji has left at least 41 people dead, whole villages destroyed and 117...

Parliament House, Canberra: From left, Dr. Jackie Huggins, Close the Gap Campaign Co-Chair; Katarina Keeler, a Kokatha woman and registered nurse; Danielle Dries, a Kaurna-Meyunna woman, physiotherapist and final year medical student at the Australian National University; Dr. Artiene Tatian, an Arrente man from Central Australia and medical doctor at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney; and Mick Gooda, Close the Gap Campaign Co-Chair. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP Image/OxfamAUS

February 25, 2016

Being a young Aboriginal woman in Australia today

Close the Gap campaign lead, Tom Widdup, finds out how — despite continued high levels of Indigenous disadvantage, and a...