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 fairer global community. The response was incredible.
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Women’s right to decide: why oil, gas, and mining companies aren’t doing enough, and how that can change
Oxfam’s Community Consent Index looks at the public commitments of 38 oil, gas, and mining companies in relation to women’s participation and decision-making in projects. The results are disappointing.
Oxfam brings Mekong communities’ perspectives to the stage
Local communities can be resettled as a result of the building of dams -- and it effects men and women differently. Using a technique called Forum Theatre, the Mekong Regional team demonstrated power dynamics to more than 300 scientists, researchers and global experts .
The difference between life and death
Mariama lived through a mother’s worst nightmare. Now she lives with her grief — and the pain of knowing her daughter’s two short years were filled with sickness.
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 can access food, medicine and go to school.
Rebuilding Nepal: six months on
It's been six months since the first of two devastating earthquakes devastated Nepal. Oxfam emergency teams and the people of Nepal have been working hard to rebuild — thanks to our incredible Oxfam supporters. Here's what we've achieved together so far.
The goats that educated a family
Oxfam Unwrapped helps put people in touch with life-changing goats in more ways than one. As a community veterinary promoter, Americo now has a reliable source of income; one that’s changed the life of his family forever.
The goats that built a home
Delfinia Bernado has a lot to smile about. She’s a proud mum of two -- and thanks to a few clever goats -- is earning enough money to provide for her family.
New assessment confirms major drop in remittances to Somalia
Hundreds of thousands of Somalis depend on financial support from family working abroad — but a new assessment shows problems with the money transfer system are contributing to a significant reduction in vital remittance flows to vulnerable families in Somalia.
Volunteer spotlight: Mirella from Public Policy and Advocacy
After completing her PhD on social responsibility in mining at the University of Queensland, Mirella joined the Public Policy and Advocacy unit at Oxfam’s Melbourne office as a way of contributing her skills and experience in the field.