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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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“A better life will come”: bringing water to Hindeysa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the countries hardest hit by the drought currently affecting East Africa. But for a small village...
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How to live well with a price on carbon
What does a carbon tax mean, why do we need one, and how can households reduce its impact? Find out...
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Refugees in Dadaab search for shelter
The largest refugee complex in the world, northern Kenya's Dadaab camp is desperately overcrowded and struggling to provide shelter for...
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GROW with us in WA
You are invited to celebrate the WA launch of Oxfam’s new global Food Justice Campaign, GROW, by joining us for...
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24 hours of reality
On September 14, a new project from Al Gore is attempting to create 24 hours of reality over climate change,...
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Oxfam Ambassador Kristin Davis visits drought-stricken East Africa
Actress and Oxfam Ambassador Kristin Davis, best known for her role as Charlotte in Sex and the City, visits the...
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Speed is crucial, as Somalia faces biggest crisis in over a decade
More than one third of Somalia's population are in need of humanitarian assistance, thanks to drought and ongoing conflict. Many...
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Carbon Pricing: Domestic legislation, global ramifications?
Watching Sunday’s announcement of the carbon price legislation, our Climate Tracker Clancy felt relieved that Australia is finally taking action...
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Carbon price will help Australia catch up with international action
The Government’s proposed carbon price legislation, announced yesterday, is a good start to help Australia to catch up to international...
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Dancing in my heart: a letter from South Sudan
Following its Independence ceremony on Saturday 9 July, South Sudan is officially the world's youngest country. Aguet, a member of...
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The Close the Gap NRL round from the inside
Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet on average an Aboriginal child born today will still...
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Europe looks set to adopt a Robin Hood Tax
A financial transaction tax is popular with European citizens, but the dividends must go towards fighting climate change and poverty...
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