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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.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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January 22, 2016

How you can continue the healing

Health professional and proud Noongar woman Vicki Wade reflects on her people’s struggle to overcome generations of disadvantage and the...

Barbara stands by the river to collect clean water. If everyone paid their fair share of tax, we could have a chance to meet the basic needs of people living in poverty, give them control over their own lives and the opportunity to change their futures.

January 18, 2016

The inequality stat that’s shocked the world

Extreme inequality is one of the defining issues of our time. Today, just 62 individuals have the same wealth as...

January 18, 2016

“Holding on tightly to our wealth diminishes us” — inspiring words from an Oxfam supporter

Fiona Ede is a passionate, long-term Oxfam supporter. We recently asked Fiona to share her dreams for the future and...

Oxfam Australia staff member Chrisanta Muli learns how to finish the MKS leather products and undertake quality control.

December 18, 2015

Last-minute gifts for under $50 at Oxfam Shop

Here’s our pick of ethical gifts for under $50

Sumi Abedin pictured outside the Just Jeans store in Bourke St, Melbourne. Although severely injured, Sumi survived the Tazreen garment factory fire in Bangladesh by jumping from the third floor; she was in Australia last year highlighting the poor working conditions still faced by many Bangladeshi garment factory workers.

December 17, 2015

Naughty or Nice: The Aussie brands dodging workers’ rights

Two years ago Oxfam released its first “Naughty or Nice” list. We outed the brands who refused to protect their...

December 15, 2015

Why clean water is vital in the fight against malnutrition

Niger has more malnourished children than almost anywhere in the world. But Nurse Alassane Amadu has seen big changes in...

Kiribati youth climate activist, Tinaai Teaua (centre), with some of the more than 20 Australians who met with key decision-makers at Parliament House in Canberra recently to urge stronger action on climate change. Photo: Jennifer Nagy/OxfamAUS

December 4, 2015

“I am so happy and proud of those Australians who support us!”

Twenty-two year old Pacific Islander Tinaai Teaua is currently at the CoP21 climate summit in Paris to ensure her peoples’...

Oxfam is now working on some exciting cyclone recovery initiatives including partnerships with disabled persons’ organisations and community-based women’s groups in Shefa province.

December 3, 2015

When disaster strikes for people with disability

People with disability already face many barriers to enjoying equal access and inclusion in society. So in the face and...

November 11, 2016

Oxfam Unwrapped: How does it work?

Charlie the Goat gives you the rundown on Oxfam Unwrapped and why charity gift cards are an excellent Christmas gift.

November 13, 2015

A new Einstein could be living in Cambodia

Last month, we held a competition to find out how important secondary students thought Australian aid is in building a...

October 26, 2015

The goats that gave hope

In Nhongue village in Mozambique, hunger is real threat. But since the arrival of her goats, Recelia and her family...

August 20, 2015

Taking Action: The VicSRC Congress

The Victorian Student Representative Council hosted more than 200 of Victoria’s most effervescent kids for their annual congress. In this...