Millions at risk in the Sahel food crisis
The food crisis in West and Central Africa's Sahel region is threatening more than 18 million people. It's an overwhelming figure, but our new infographic shows who's affected, where - and why.
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Stop hunger, start cooking
Fancy yourself a bit of a foodie? Know how to bring out the best in humble garden vegetables? Well, now's your chance to flaunt your culinary prowess! Submit your most inventive, original recipe for possible inclusion in our new cookbook...
Digging for gold — and survival — in Burkina Faso
In desperation, hungry families in Burkina Faso are increasingly resorting to digging for gold. What they find with their rudimentary tools usually allows them to buy a dish of millet per day. It's back-breaking work, as 40-year-old mother of five Fatimata describes.
National Reconciliation Week 2012
The theme of this year's National Reconciliation Week is 'Let's Talk Recognition' - and with nearly 300 events registered, there'll be plenty of opportunity to do just that.
Behind the (prison) walls
Oxfam's Caroline Gluck has documented plenty of examples of Oxfam's hygiene promotion activities - in communities, schools and markets - but never in a prison. Until now...
Stopping hunger in Sri Lanka: Sundaradevi’s story (part 2)
She survived the floods and stayed strong when her husband left her. She got her land back after her father-in-law mortgaged it, and now she provides for her family by growing SRI rice and breeding chickens. Little wonder that Sundaradevi feels “both strong and confident” these days. Interview by Marion Reid Can you describe your […]
Introducing our new Global Ambassador, Baaba Maal
We’re thrilled to announce our latest Oxfam Ambassador, Baaba Maal. The singer, who was recently in Australia for WOMADelaide, is urging the world to respond to the food crisis in West and Central Africa before it’s too late.
Speaking up for children in detention
A global campaign to end the immigration detention of children was recently launched by the International Detention Coalition. This month, Australia comes under their spotlight — with good reason.
National Volunteer Week: in full swing
National Volunteer Week is in full swing, and we're still celebrating! This time, some of Oxfam Australia's key people share their thoughts about our wonderful vollies...
Designing a better future
And we have a winner! We're pleased to announce the winner of our GROW design challenge, run in conjunction with our partners at RedBubble. Read on...
