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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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October 7, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Spud, Oxfam Shop Volunteer of the year

Spud has been volunteering with Oxfam since 2010 and is a passionate supporter of fair trade and Oxfam Shop. He...

Volunteering at Oxfam is a great way to meet people , like Oxfam's FUSE team, pictured here.

August 25, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Jessie from the IT team

There's more than one way to give with Oxfam. Jessi is one of Oxfam's many volunteers who are using their...

Community campaigners at a Close the Gap event, Brisbane

May 10, 2016

Volunteer to career: where could your volunteer experience take you?

While volunteering at Oxfam doesn’t always lead to a job, many staff at Oxfam began their career as volunteers and...

April 13, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Kate Coulman in the Corporate and Community Partnerships Team, Sydney

Kate joined Oxfam to gain experience in a not-for-profit organisation as part of a career change. Since joining the Corporate...

March 8, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Mary-Jane Espartinez from the Volunteer Engagement Team

Find a volunteer role with Oxfam to help you build your skills and experiences. Mary-Jane Espartinez has been volunteering for...

February 11, 2016

Volunteer spotlight: Jenny Gillett from Close the Gap, Perth

As we lead up to National Close the Gap Day on 17 March, Jenny shares why she's volunteering to promote...

December 5, 2015

A message from Winnie, Oxfam International

Whether you've volunteered with Oxfam this year or not, you are a valued part of our Oxfam community and your...

Volunteer with Oxfam and make a huge difference to people living in poverty like Mirella

October 6, 2015

Volunteer spotlight: Mirella from Public Policy and Advocacy

After completing her PhD on social responsibility in mining at the University of Queensland, Mirella joined the Public Policy and...

September 7, 2015

Volunteer spotlight: Sawan, NSW Campaigns volunteer

In his current volunteer role as a Campaigns Event Manager, Sawan pursues his passion in international relations and develops new...

A community National Close the Gap Day in West End, Brisbane. Photo: Jason Malouin/OxfamAUS

August 12, 2015

Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren from Oxfam campaigns

Lauren volunteers with the Campaigns and Engagement team in the Brisbane office and has assisted with campaigns around the G20...

July 7, 2015

Oxfam volunteers awarded an Order of Australia medal

Long-term Oxfam volunteers Dr Jennifer Court MD and Mr Donald Gobbett were recently awarded an Order of Australia medal “for...

June 3, 2015

Volunteer spotlight: Lydia from Oxfam Shop

Lydia started volunteering in an Oxfam shop in Melbourne, and now puts her creative skills to work as the design...