Ethical gifts for Valentine’s Day
Oxfam Shop has a wonderful selection of gifts, good for hearts everywhere this Valentine's Day.
BLOGS
Through a Mother’s Eyes: Life in Nduta Refugee Camp
The Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania is home to more than 55,000 personal stories of survival and hope. Godebrite's remarkable story is one of them.
Look back on your achievements
2016 was a year of massive upheaval for many people across the world. But it was not all bad news. Together with Oxfam, you've been there, and given hope to millions of people.
Beekeeping: a buzzing business in PNG
Several years ago Kelly Inae came up with the idea of "Mountain Honey", a honey making business to help farmers in rural areas by training them as beekeepers. Yet, despite his best intentions, he soon realised it wasn't possible to do it all for free.
Schools in Action: Tully State School Close the Gap on Indigenous Health Inequality
Students at Tully State School in Northern Queensland were given ownership over their National Close the Gap Day event, and managed to grab the attention of their entire community.
It’s time to target the obscene profits of the super-rich
Just eight billionaires are as wealthy as the poorest half of humanity, showing that the global inequality crisis is more extreme than we had feared. It is clear the current economic system is broken, serving the interests of multinational corporations and the super-rich.
Sol’s second chance
Sol Bellear, a Land Rights legend and a pioneer of Aboriginal media, sports legal and health services, says that nothing now matters as much to him as overcoming heart disease amongst Aboriginal men.
Trekking Larapinta to Close the Gap
For Geoffrey Leeson, his 120km treck along the Larapinta Trail was about much more than the physical challenge and taking in the beautiful scenery. It was for a cause very close to his heart.
Thank you for all the reasons to celebrate
2016 may be remembered as a year of turmoil. But thanks to you, there are more reasons to celebrate, smile, play and rejoice.
Oxfam and Coldplay join forces to support people’s Right to Refuge
This December Coldplay has invited Oxfam on the road for their five Australian tour dates to raise awareness of the biggest humanitarian crisis in living memory.
