An Oxfam plumber in Dadaab, Kenya
This how much hard work goes into making sure that refugees across Dadaab, Kenya have easier access to water.This how much hard work goes into making sure that refugees across Dadaab, Kenya have easier...
View ArticleOxfam warns of looming food crisis in Afghanistan
Nearly 3 million people across Afghanistan are facing severe food shortages as a result of drought, Oxfam warned today as it called on donor governments to act now before the crisis becomes a...
View ArticleBuilding a latrine in timelapse (camp in Sindh, Pakistan)
In January 2011, Oxfam started work on its water, sanitation and hygiene program in the villages across rural Pakistan.Building a latrine in a camp in Sindh, Pakistan: timelapse video. Together with...
View ArticleOxfam in East Africa: a 6 months Thank You
With your help, Oxfam has provided life-giving support to more than 2.8 million across drought-striken areas of East Africa.Through the generous help of our supporters, Oxfam has provided life-giving...
View ArticleDaily life in Jamam refugee camp, South Sudan
Nearly 30,000 refugees from the conflict in Sudan’s Blue Nile region have arrived in Jamam, a village in the remote Upper Nile state of South Sudan, since the start of 2012. Our team in South Sudan is...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: Getting water to thousands of refugees in Upper Nile
Crisis in Sudan and South SudanSince the start of 2012, nearly 30,000 refugees from the conflict in Sudan’s Blue Nile region have arrived in Jamam, a village in the remote Upper Nile state of South...
View ArticleCash for work in Niger: Helping fight future drought
Food Crisis in SahelHalf moon shaped irrigation channels help preserve water when it next rains. And by building them, Nigerien families earn an income to get through the hungry months until then.“I...
View ArticleOxfam warns sanctions could be a tipping point as Malians face a triple food,...
International agency Oxfam today warned that sanctions imposed on Mali could have devastating consequences on 3.5m people already at risk of hunger, if humanitarian needs are not...
View Article18 million at risk in the Sahel food crisis: urgent help is needed now
In the Sahel region of West Africa, families are facing a grim reality.In the Sahel region of West Africa, families are facing a grim reality. A food crisis is now threatening more than 18 miillion...
View ArticleOxfam and partners begin Philippines emergency response
Oxfam and its humanitarian partners in the Philippines, the Humanitarian Response Consortium, or HRC, have begun an emergency response targeting communities hardest-hit by Typhoon Bopha (known locally...
View ArticleGovernment must allot funds for livelihoods recovery and food security of...
We call on the government to allot resources for food security and livelihoods recovery of the people particularly in Davao Oriental and Compostella Valley.Typhoon Pablo’s agricultural damage reaches...
View ArticleHaiti three years after the earthquake – in pictures
Three years on, over one million Haitians are still in need of humanitarian aid. Our three year photo gallery offers an insight into how the situation, and our work there, has evolved during this...
View ArticleOxfam delivering water to Belungo camp, Democratic Republic of Congo
To provide water to over 45,000 displaced Congolese in the Bulengo Camp, in DRC, Oxfam set up a water piping system to pump water straight from Lake Kivu, into two 70,000-liter holding tankTo provide...
View ArticleSomalia: a different perspective
Food crisis and conflict in SomaliaSuffering is often all the world sees of Somali people. Yet, that picture is incomplete. Petterik Wiggers photos show their love for family, celebration, humor, new...
View ArticleSwifter action is required to protect conflict displaced people from...
Oxfam says concern is growing over the potential impact of cyclone Mahasen on people displaced by ethnic conflict in the Western state of Rakhine in Myanmar.Oxfam says concern is growing over the...
View ArticleOxfam India to provide emergency assistance in Uttrakhand
Oxfam India is providing humanitarian assistance in the form of non-food items such as fleece blankets as well as dry food rations to the flood affected and shelter-less and coordinating its efforts...
View ArticleOxfam reaction to the Mali Presidential election
In response to the Mali Presidential election Oxfam's Country Director of Mali Mohamed Coulibaly said:read more
View ArticleOxfam gears up its aid effort to help people affected by Pakistan earthquake
More than 9,000 people are being helped by International agency Oxfam through its partners with safe water, following the earthquake.More than 9,000 people are being helped by International agency...
View ArticlePhilippines typhoon: A first step toward recovery in Tanauan
Philippines Typhoon HaiyanAfter Typhoon Haiyan had completed its deadly path across Barangay Magay, Tanauan, a storm surge several meters high enveloped the small village of Tanauan. Resident Raynaldo...
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