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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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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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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...
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When I grow up: a story of hope from the slums of Nairobi
Victor wants to be a pilot, but without access to a clean toilet, he may never realise his ambition. This...
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What would you do if you were President for a day?
Urban developments, otherwise known as slums, are quickly spreading across Kenya's capital, Nairobi. With them comes a huge threat of...
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The smart way to tackle poverty
In the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya, Oxfam is working with our partner Sanergy to supply schools with Fresh Life...
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Flying toilets versus Fresh Life toilets
Davis has lived in Mukuru -- a giant urban settlement, or slum -- since the year 2000. The lack of...
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Good sanitation means more girls in school
On her way to school, Yusra negotiates the toxic human waste that lines the streets. The sanitation crisis in her...
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A life-changing, life-saving toilet
In Kenya's capital, Nairobi, almost two million people live in informal settlements or 'slums'. Water and sanitation facilities are completely...
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The difference you could make today
1.5 million children die as a result of poor hygiene, poor sanitation and unsafe water each year (UN 2013). Thanks...
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Lives you’ve changed in Laos
With your support, our six year program in Phoupieng Village, Laos, helped the community lift itself out of poverty. As...
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How can clean water provide an education?
Dirty water can cripple a community. Waterborne diseases mean children will miss school, and collecting clean water would take hours...
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How a “tippy tap” can save a life
What is a “tippy tap”? Well, as you can see in this video, it’s an ingenious device that Oxfam use...
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