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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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April 21, 2015

A life-changing, life-saving toilet

In Kenya's capital, Nairobi, almost two million people live in informal settlements or 'slums'. Water and sanitation facilities are completely...

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Close the Gap. Photo: Bonnie Savage/OxfamAUS

March 19, 2015

Aboriginal health equality is possible by 2030

Today is National Close the Gap Day, an important day to make your voice heard. With adequate funding, Aboriginal health...

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Tereza stands outside her home. Photo: OxfamAUS

November 21, 2014

“Life here is tough, but small things can make a big difference”

When Amy Christian visited Mozambique, she met Tereza and her family. Tereza is the sole provider for her family and...

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May 21, 2014

How can clean water provide an education?

Dirty water can cripple a community. Waterborne diseases mean children will miss school, and collecting clean water would take hours...

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May 14, 2014

How a “tippy tap” can save a life

What is a “tippy tap”? Well, as you can see in this video, it’s an ingenious device that Oxfam use...

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May 7, 2013

The life-giving effects of clean water

Thanks to supporters just like you, Sineth now has the opportunity of planting and maintaining her own vegetable garden. This...

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