Category: Blogs

Comedy duo Sammy J & Randy surprised and delighted the crowd last Saturday night when they made a ‘quick trip’ to South Africa—thanks to some 80’s style special effects. Over the course of two hours they learnt how to build a tippy-tap, hassled the chickens in the breeding program, tried to liberate some sock monkeys and sampled the enviroloos…all clever initiatives to alleviate and end poverty. Read more »

From refugees in Sahrawi camp in Algeria, to Justin Bieber, people literally all over the world stood #WithSyria. Read more »

When enough of us speak out, companies listen. Today PepsiCo proved this. “Consumer power just got a little bit stronger” Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International. After nearly 6 months of campaigning, the world’s second largest food and drink company, PepsiCo has agreed to a zero tolerance policy on land grabs and for its […] Read more »

“I sometimes wonder how I would cope if I was in the same position as the refugees I meet through my work. Say there was a conflict in the U.K. and my family and I suddenly found ourselves in France as refugees? I like to think that there would be people there who would help me as we – and the generous people of Syria’s neighboring countries – are trying to help others now.” Read more »

To close the gap in a generation, Indigenous health equality needs to be on top of the political agenda. By taking the 30 for 2030 challenge you’ll be joining thousands of others to remind the government of their commitments to Indigenous health. Read more »

As people come together this week to hold vigils around the world, from London to Hong Kong, and Darfur to Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, the hopes of Syrian children will be shared by millions of others. It is time for world leaders to put the children of Syria first and ensure that they have a future to return to. Read more »

In Panjar Bhanga village, near Rangpur in northern Bangladesh, women are kept at home by the traditions of their society. They are not recognised as wage earners, or people who can contribute to and manage their household income. For this particular community, milk was the answer. Read more »

Campaigns Volunteer Sophie Power gives us her impression of volunteering at one of Australia’s favourite outdoor festivals, WOMADelaide. Read more »

The conflict in Syria is the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st Century. More than 100,000 people have been killed in the conflict, including 11,000 children. 2.5 million people are living as refugees. After 3 yrs of conflict, the Syria bloodshed must end. Be part of a global movement to end the violence in Syria after three […] Read more »

How much food does your household go through in a week? What are your go-to family meals? And how much do you spend on food? You can get a glimpse of how others answered these questions in Oxfam’s photo series, which depicts people from around the globe with one week’s food supply for their families. Read more »