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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.
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Siphon’s story
Siphon’s community relies on Boeng Santhow Lake for fishing, watering their crops and general use. But a private banana company...
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Türkiye and Syria Earthquake 2023: Oxfam’s response 1 year on
One year after the devastating earthquakes struck Syria and Türkiye, Oxfam and our partners have supported over 2 million people...
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On the frontline of the pandemic
Oxfam Australia’s Programs Director, Anthea Spinks, highlights the threat of coronavirus to people in vulnerable communities including refugee camps.
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Pacific Islands Forum 2019: Fun in Funafuti
Advocacy Lead Simon Bradshaw reports back from the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu
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Buried Treasure – Aussie mining companies behaving badly in West Africa
Whilst Australian mining companies are extracting precious and finite resources from countries across Africa, it is unclear if any of...
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Eliza’s story: Preventing malnutrition in Malawi
Donate now to help mothers in Malawi like Eliza protect their children from chronic malnutrition.
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Igniting change: Shifting harmful gender norms in the Pacific
Oxfam is working towards shifting harmful gender norms in the Pacific.
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Thank you for tackling poverty with us in 2018
When people needed help in 2018, you gave them hope.
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Clean water means a bright future
Thanks to Oxfam supporters, Miriam's community in rural Zambia has clean, safe, water every single day.
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Leading the way along the Salween River
How one local woman is mobilising villages to show their love for the free-flowing river, and defying those who wish...
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Cycling with Grace in Malawi
We know that education gives young people a path out of poverty. But the pathway to education is, quite literally,...
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Garma: we need to proudly celebrate Australia’s cultural heritage
Hear from Oxfam's Alex Garay, who travelled to Arnhem Land for the 20th Anniversary of the Garma Festival.
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