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Our stories

Every year, supporters like you help millions of people rewrite their futures. Here are just some of their stories.

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Jacquline’s story

“When I came to [Youth Challenge Vanuatu] it encouraged me, it built me up, it gives me courage to move on and achieve my goals and dreams.”

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Vanuatu: Jacquline is a graduate of Youth Challenge Vanuatu's (YCV) Ready for Work program, and now works at the ombudsman office in Vanuatu. Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Magda's story

"I’m working with Oxfam on a project that supports women in rural areas to respond and adapt to natural disasters."

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Vanuatu: Judith and Magret at the Vanuatu Society for People with Disabilities (VSPD). Judith Iakavai is the program manager at VSPD. Her hope for the future is to see her friends with disabilities reach their life goals and for disability inclusion in all spaces across Vanuatu. Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Juliette and Judith's story

"A vision VSPD has is for Vanuatu to become an inclusive society."

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Likisa, Timor-Leste: Josefa is a member of ROMANSA and GALS along with her husband Agapito. Before joining her Savings Group, she was not saving money. Through regular attendance she has been able to hit her savings goals and purchase some livestock. Photo: Patrick Moran. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Josefa and Agapito's Story

"The money is saved for six months, or a year, and we can use it later for something or the...

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Yannick's story

"When I became involved with the VPride … it also helped to build up my confidence."

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Indonesia: Yesi was a perpetrator of violence until he joined Engagement with Men—learning about gender equality was eye opening for him, and slowly he started participating in more domestic work and help his partner around the home. Photo: M. Nugie and Andito Wasi/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Yesi's story

"What I tried to change was, I slowly changed myself. I helped with everything."

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Timor-Leste: Metinaro, Dili: Zacarias and Lourdes are farmers and traditional owners of their ancestral land. They are currently in dispute with national enterprise Timor Gap, who is planning to build a fuel storage centre on 86 hectares land where 34 households live. The company is insisting on taking the land despite protest from the community. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

Zacarias and Lourdes's story

"I work as a farmer. The land was passed down from our ancestors to us."

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