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Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Ghada Alhaddad stands in the Al-Mawasi area, collecting notes and reflections from people on the ground. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

August 7, 2024

This is what’s happening in Gaza 

As the bombardment of Gaza rages on and food shortages worsen, Oxfam supporters around the world have helped reach 490,118...

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Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Displaced People in Rafah in South Gaza to use the newly installed desalination units Oxfam and local partners provided. These units provide clean drinking water for free with no risk of contamination. Photo: Alef Multimedia/ Oxfam

February 14, 2024

The current situation in Gaza 

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has now displaced over 1.9 million people — in many cases, more than once. Deprived...

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June 11, 2020

Australia must contribute its fair share to the UN COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan

In fragile states, war zones and in poor countries, the human and economic costs of COVID-19 threaten to kill millions...

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April 22, 2020

Beyond Covid-19: could we create a more sustainable world?

What will the world’s response to the COVID-19 crisis mean for the two defining and interconnected challenges of our age:...

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Kangaroo hopping away from bushfires

January 31, 2020

Australia is learning firsthand what our neighbours have suffered for years

The bushfires have shown us what climate change looks like. A reality millions are facing today all over the world....

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March 8, 2017

Action starts with acknowledgement: Closing the Gap with Indigenous health education

Kelly Langford, an Indigenous medical student, witnessed the heartbreaking burden of diabetes in her community and was inspired to take...

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April 20, 2016

What does Oxfam Unwrapped mean for mums?

No matter where you live, raising a family is a tough job. But if you’re a parent living in poverty,...

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National Close the Gap participants hold a banner in support of Indigenous health equality

April 13, 2016

5 sad, frustrating, and extraordinary things we should all know about Indigenous health

After another National Close the Gap Day, we take a look at what you've achieved and what still needs to...

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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...

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Mukuru Kenya Africa

June 17, 2015

When I grow up: a story of hope from the slums of Nairobi

Victor wants to be a pilot, but without access to a clean toilet, he may never realise his ambition. This...

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Davis. Photo: Perou/Oxfam

May 19, 2015

Flying toilets versus Fresh Life toilets

Davis has lived in Mukuru -- a giant urban settlement, or slum -- since the year 2000. The lack of...

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Yusra dressed as a doctor in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. Photo: Sam Tarling/Oxfam

May 14, 2015

Good sanitation means more girls in school

On her way to school, Yusra negotiates the toxic human waste that lines the streets. The sanitation crisis in her...

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