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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...

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Oxfam 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...

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Building 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...

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Oxfam 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...

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Daily 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...

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South 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...

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Cash 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...

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Oxfam 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...

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18 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...

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Oxfam 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...

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Government 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...

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Haiti 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...

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Oxfam 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...

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Somalia: 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...

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Swifter 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...

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Oxfam 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...

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Oxfam reaction to the Mali Presidential election

In response to the Mali Presidential election Oxfam's Country Director of Mali Mohamed Coulibaly said:read more

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Oxfam 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...

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Philippines 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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