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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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Oxfam Schools Program: meet Lucy
Lucy McCredie has been lending a helping hand at Oxfam’s Schools Program since November last year, in between finishing her...
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‘Give Happy, Live Happy’ – Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteers
The theme for National Volunteer Week in 2015 is ‘Give Happy, Live Happy’ – and no one knows this better...
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Volunteer spotlight: Amrita Burde from Brisbane
Amrita Burde relocated from Mumbai to Brisbane in March 2014. Amrita’s passion for making a difference in her local community...
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Oxfam’s Schools Program: meet Nick
As part of Educating for Change, we want you to get to know us better. Nick Chester is a recent...
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Volunteer spotlight: Melbourne GROW and campaign event volunteers
Each year, the Campaigns team in Melbourne recruit a team of event volunteers. This awesome team are a key force...
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2014 in review: volunteers in the Volunteer Engagement Team
2014 was a big year for the Volunteer Engagement Team (VET). Our small team of two in Melbourne have been...
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Volunteer spotlight: Miriam Lai from the youth team.
Miriam works with the Youth Engagement team in Sydney. Miriam contributes to social media for Oxfam's youth program, 3things. Discover...
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Volunteer spotlight: Yasuyo from Oxfam Shop
This week, we feature a profile from one of our many dedicated Oxfam Shop volunteers – Yasuyo from Oxfam Shop...
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Volunteer spotlight: Cara Castillo from Events
Cara is a volunteer in the National Events team. She started her journey as an intern in January 2014. Her...
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Team spotlight: from volunteer to staff member
Oxfam’s Development Effectiveness Team (DET) is demonstrating that volunteers truly are the backbone of our organisation.
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Volunteer spotlight: Linda Kernan from Oxfam Shop
Linda Kernan has been volunteering at the Fremantle Oxfam Shop for almost 8 years, starting back in October 2006. We...
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Volunteer spotlight: Maddy Lynch from supporter services
Maddy has been volunteering in the Supporter Services team since November 2013. She tells us why she's passionate about volunteering...
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