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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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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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Life is like riding a bicycle
Rachel Coghlan, Advocacy Campaign Leader - Climate Change for World Vision Australia reports from Bonn, Germany for the UN Climate...
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Your help is needed in Bonn
Help us keep up the pressure to achieve a fair, ambitious and binding climate change agreement.
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Something happened that I never wished for…
English / Bahasa A short while ago something happened to me that I never expected and never wanted. I fell...
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My message to the CEO of Adidas
English / Bahasa I ask that the CEO of Adidas starts to really pay attention to the rights of workers...
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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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Does the new budget do enough to help fight poverty?
This week’s federal budget was encouraging with the Government restating its commitment to increase Australia’s overseas aid spending to 0.5%...
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A bit about modern Cambodia
There are millions of things to write about modern Cambodia, so I’ll focus on a few key things that relate...
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Haiti: Life in the camps continues
The humidity in Haiti is intense. Along with the gathering clouds, it signals the coming storms as the rainy season...
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Life on the minimum wage…
English / Bahasa Producing sports shoes in the factory I earn about $140 (AUD) per month. Most of this income...
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Happy New Year
It was recently Khmer New Year, with most of the country slowing down, as everyone goes back to the provinces...
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