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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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Sustainable Change: Disaster Management
Disasters are happening everywhere, wreaking havoc across the globe. This week, I talked with San At about the impact of...
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All about weddings
I recently attended a friend’s wedding ceremony. The couple come from different ethnic backgrounds, which made this ceremony quite unique....
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Independence Day Celebrations
It has become a custom for Indonesians to commemorate Independence Day by holding competitions. This year the factory also held...
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Less rain means less food
The delay of wet season in rural Cambodia is agonising farmers, who can’t plant rice seedlings until there’s enough rain....
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A month of fasting begins
Wednesday was the first day of Ramadan - the Islamic month of fasting. For the next forty days I will...
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Passionate teachers bring opportunity
I’ve been visiting Oxfam-built schools in remote areas of Stung Treng province. We went to monitor post-construction progress, while doing...
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Changing the status quo for women workers
Last year I had the opportunity to join in some leadership training conducted by the NGO Kapal Perempuan. I learnt...
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United: we stand a chance!
Today I want to talk a bit about why unions are important for workers like me. I became a member...
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Cow banks: a long-term solution
I've just returned from rural Takeo where I discovered what makes a cow bank work so well - and the...
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Over time or over it?
English / Bahasa Last week I worked 9 hours overtime. This week on top of overtime I’ll also work a...
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Unveiling hope
It took a six-hour drive through rice fields and lush forests, a few 4wd tracks and a boat trip on...
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In my shoes: Sewani’s story so far
Read the life story of Sewani* , a 24 year old Indonesian footwear worker. Photo: OxfamAUS My story so far...
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