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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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Schools in action: William Angliss Institute host awesome hunger banquet
Hunger affects one in nine people around the world. And thankfully, there are things each of us can do, even...
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10 quotes that show why Pacific nations are leading the world on climate action
For our Pacific Island neighbours, climate change is a matter of survival. At the same time, they are lighting the...
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What would you do in these circumstances?
With a record 65 million people currently displaced around the world, it’s easy to forget we’re talking about real people...
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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...
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Tackling hunger, thirst and disease
With just four kilometres separating us, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is Australia’s closest neighbour. And last year, millions of people...
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An ordinary father taking extraordinary action
Ordinary people are performing extraordinary acts in the hope of a better life for their families. Worldwide, more than 65...
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Where have we arrived after 25 years, more than 400 recommendations, and an eight-week election campaign?
Over recent years there have been some positive developments on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and justice within Australia.
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Four key lessons from election 2016, and how we move forward
What does our recent federal election mean for ending poverty around the world? With caveats of course, we're pretty optimistic...
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Women MPs stride forward, but women’s issues remain lost
The cliff hanger Federal election has been a bitter-sweet moment in the ongoing battle for gender equity in Australia. Oxfam...
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OXJAM is back for 2016
Megan Washington and Art vs Science have come on board as OXJAM’s official ambassadors, encouraging music lovers around the country...
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A belief in equality led Elisabeth to choose Oxfam in her Will
A belief in equality and the right of everyone to a decent life led long-term Oxfam supporter Elisabeth Jackson to...
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What does it mean to leave a legacy in your Will?
Many people find that they’re able to give more generously to Oxfam through their Will than they ever could during...
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