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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.

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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A man is hauled from the rubble in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake.

April 22, 2016

One year after disaster, you’re building a stronger Nepal

A year ago a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. Thousands of Oxfam supporters took action and generously donated. In...

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...

Honkeo in her role as a Community Fishery Facilatator.

February 25, 2016

Women champions conserving the environment for the next generation

Honkeo has a big vision: to empower Indigenous communities and to help them conserve their natural resources for the next...

Irene smiles with holding two of her children in Zambia

February 22, 2016

These women are fighting against extreme poverty … with bananas.

Every day Irene would risk her life to water her crops and feed her children. Today, she's a co-producer at...

Staff from Oxfam and partner organisations distributing emergency kits in Womkama, PNG.

December 16, 2015

Super-charged El Niño brings Papua New Guinea’s worst drought in 20 years

Papua New Guinea is experiencing its worst drought since the devastating 1997 crisis. This year’s drought and severe frosts —...

December 15, 2015

Why clean water is vital in the fight against malnutrition

Niger has more malnourished children than almost anywhere in the world. But Nurse Alassane Amadu has seen big changes in...

Oxfam is now working on some exciting cyclone recovery initiatives including partnerships with disabled persons’ organisations and community-based women’s groups in Shefa province.

December 3, 2015

When disaster strikes for people with disability

People with disability already face many barriers to enjoying equal access and inclusion in society. So in the face and...

Niger has a serious malnutrition crisis and mothers like Binta risk losing their children

November 19, 2015

It’s the simple things that lift families out of despair

Malnutrition is a serious problem in countries like Niger — children die every day. But Oxfam supporters are providing simple...

November 3, 2015

Oxfam brings Mekong communities’ perspectives to the stage

Local communities can be resettled as a result of the building of dams -- and it effects men and women...

Mekong dams threaten the ethnic group of Shan.

November 17, 2015

Her voice is strong: Nang Shining works to save 40,000 homes

In southern Myanmar, a dam is being built which will flood an area the size of Singapore and impact more...

Mariama lost her child due to malnutrition. A lack of clean water meant proper medical treatment could not be provided.

October 30, 2015

The difference between life and death

Mariama lived through a mother’s worst nightmare. Now she lives with her grief — and the pain of knowing her...

Oxfam Unwrapped goats have helped Americo Moses, 46 (pictured), become a Community Veterinary Promotor

October 23, 2015

The goats that educated a family

Oxfam Unwrapped helps put people in touch with life-changing goats in more ways than one. As a community veterinary promoter,...