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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Her voice is strong: Nang Shining works to save 40,000 homes
In southern Myanmar, a dam is being built which will flood an area the size of Singapore and impact more than 200,000 people. Nang Shining grew up in a community that’s threatened by the dam, and has become a powerful voice for the rights of people in her community.
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 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 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 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.
Big banks beware: there are now no excuses
Oxfam's new report describes how Australia's big four banks can construct an approach with zero tolerance for land grabs.
