Stories of impact blog
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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Middle East Crisis: the latest
It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes, their loved ones or the basic supplies they need to survive.
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Clean water washes away a mother’s pain
Dirty water, poor sanitation and unsafe hygiene practices have made life incredibly hard for generations of women like Nola. But...
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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...
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Breaking the taboos around loos
According to the UN, 2.4 billion people around the world struggling to stay well, keep their children alive and work...
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They survived the violence, but they can’t survive without clean water
“There is only one activity in the community — surviving.” Louise and her family escaped armed rebels, but now they...
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Carrying the weight of war: portraits along the road to Rubaya
To survive, men, women and children transport goods along the dirt road carrying everything from coal to vegetables. Some people...
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What a difference $1 makes
Oxfam’s $1 Day is a new and exciting national fundraising event with the aim of raising $500,000 for clean water...
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What does Oxfam Unwrapped mean for mums?
No matter where you live, raising a family is a tough job. But if you’re a parent living in poverty,...
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The benefits of clean water in 6 beautiful photos
Oxfam is providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene education in some of the world’s poorest countries. In fact, it’s one...
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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...
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When I grow up: a story of hope from the slums of Nairobi
Victor wants to be a pilot, but without access to a clean toilet, he may never realise his ambition. This...
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What would you do if you were President for a day?
Urban developments, otherwise known as slums, are quickly spreading across Kenya's capital, Nairobi. With them comes a huge threat of...
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The smart way to tackle poverty
In the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya, Oxfam is working with our partner Sanergy to supply schools with Fresh Life...
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