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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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Middle East Crisis: the latest
It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes, their loved ones or the basic supplies they need to survive.
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Nine months pregnant, Kiran carries heavy loads of water to survive
Kiran, who is nine months pregnant, just wants her children to grow up healthy and strong. But she has no...
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The struggle for clean water — dispatch from Far West Nepal
Oxfam's Kate Bensen reports from the field in Far West Nepal, where nearly 3 in 4 people survive on dirty,...
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Living, loving, laughing proof of human resilience
With five grandchildren in her care, Zivei survived the worst of Zimbabwe’s drought with her spirit and humour intact.
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“We only need water”
The water crisis in Nepal is so acute that in Darchula, a group of women came together to advocate for...
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Clean water washes away a mother’s pain
Dirty water, poor sanitation and unsafe hygiene practices have made life incredibly hard for generations of women like Nola. But...
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Through a Mother’s Eyes: Life in Nduta Refugee Camp
The Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania is home to more than 55,000 personal stories of survival and hope. Godebrite's remarkable...
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Breaking the taboos around loos
According to the UN, 2.4 billion people around the world struggling to stay well, keep their children alive and work...
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They survived the violence, but they can’t survive without clean water
“There is only one activity in the community — surviving.” Louise and her family escaped armed rebels, but now they...
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Carrying the weight of war: portraits along the road to Rubaya
To survive, men, women and children transport goods along the dirt road carrying everything from coal to vegetables. Some people...
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What a difference $1 makes
Oxfam’s $1 Day is a new and exciting national fundraising event with the aim of raising $500,000 for clean water...
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What does Oxfam Unwrapped mean for mums?
No matter where you live, raising a family is a tough job. But if you’re a parent living in poverty,...
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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...
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