On February 12th, 2025, we gathered with distinguished guests, colleagues, and allies for an inspiring evening…
A Devastating Blow to Global Aid The recent dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development…
The people of Gaza continue to endure immense suffering. While a temporary ceasefire has provided a…
Hope was one of things most easily lost when conflict arrived in BirBir, a community in…
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Still no real progress one year after landmark UN refugee pledge
The Declaration, first adopted last September, reaffirmed the responsibility of all nations to refugees, and laid out a two-year timeline for countries to develop and agree on a “global compact” that would make these commitments a reality. But 12 months later, there has been no improvement in refugee crises globally. There has been little sign…
Oxfam providing life-saving help to over 200,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh
Nearly 370,000 people crossed into Bangladesh in the past four weeks, doubling the number seeking refuge in the south east of the country. Many are now sleeping under open skies, by roadsides and in forests with no protection from the elements. The existing camps in Bangladesh are ill equipped to handle this large influx of…
Hurricane Irma: Oxfam assists the poorest people hardest hit by disaster
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Oxfam and its Caribbean partner organizations are helping the most vulnerable people who have lost their homes and livelihoods to recover from the disaster, including ensuring access to clean water and basic sanitation. Irma’s severe flooding and strong winds caused considerable damage to people’s homes, infrastructure and agricultural production.…
Hurricane Irma: Oxfam collaborates with Cuban authorities to assess and mitigate damage
Oxfam has been working with the Cuban authorities to develop one of the most effective disaster prevention and response systems in the Caribbean. Oxfam’s risk management projects on the island strengthened early warning capacity, helping the most vulnerable residents and their communities to better prepare for Irma’s wrath. In response to Irma’s threat, Cuba’s National…