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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.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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November 11, 2016

Oxfam Unwrapped: How does it work?

Charlie the Goat gives you the rundown on Oxfam Unwrapped and why charity gift cards are an excellent Christmas gift.

Schools are integral to help Close the Gap

November 26, 2015

Schools in Action: Pembroke School

With registrations pouring in for National Close the Gap Day 2016, we hear from one school about how to hold...

Niger has a serious malnutrition crisis and mothers like Binta risk losing their children

November 19, 2015

It’s the simple things that lift families out of despair

Malnutrition is a serious problem in countries like Niger — children die every day. But Oxfam supporters are providing simple...

November 3, 2015

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...

Women must be included in the community consent process

November 10, 2015

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...

November 13, 2015

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...

Mekong dams threaten the ethnic group of Shan.

November 17, 2015

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...

Mariama lost her child due to malnutrition. A lack of clean water meant proper medical treatment could not be provided.

October 30, 2015

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...

Oxfam Unwrapped goats have helped Americo Moses, 46 (pictured), become a Community Veterinary Promotor

October 23, 2015

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,...

October 26, 2015

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...

October 25, 2015

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...

Oxfam Unwrapped can provide people in poverty (like Delfinia) with a vital source of income

October 21, 2015

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...