Cholera outbreak in Papua New Guinea

The cholera outbreak in Papua New Guinea has now spread to the capital Port Moresby, and has the potential to spread throughout the country if not addressed quickly. Oxfam has staff on the ground and is working with partner organisations to contain the disease in the city's settlement — providing hygiene kits and conducting a health promotion campaign. We have also sent a public health professional and water and sanitation expert to support the response.

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Earthquake in Haiti

A 7.0 earthquake hit the nation of Haiti on Tuesday 12 January. Oxfam is now focussed on providing Haitians with the tools and assistance required to rebuild their country. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the public, we have enough money to fund our response to this emergency for at least three years.

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Cold threatens typhoon survivors in Laos

Typhoon Ketsana hit southern Laos in September 2009, causing flooding, strong winds and heavy rainfall. Oxfam focused on providing access to safe water, emergency food supplies and livelihoods support. With the onset the colder weather, we provided blankets and jackets to help ward off the cold. Thanks to your support, we've now closed our Asia-Pacific Emergency Appeal.

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Two earthquakes in Solomon Islands

On Monday 4 January two large earthquakes occurred in Western Province, generating a tsunami and a number of landslides. Initial assessments estimate that about 2,000 people are homeless and 500 homes destroyed as a result. Oxfam is assisting with the emergency response by supplying tarpaulins and rope for shelter.

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Africa food crisis

Millions of people in Africa are facing starvation in a crisis driven by drought, conflict, and rising global food prices.

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Crisis in Sudan

Fears are rising that major conflict could return to southern Sudan. A combination of rising violence, chronic poverty and political tensions have left the peace deal on the brink of collapse according to Oxfam report Rescuing the Peace in Southern Sudan. In 2009 around 2,500 people were killed and 350,000 fled their homes, which is a greater death toll than Darfur. Urgent international action is needed.

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Sri Lanka conflict

The end of fighting between the government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has caused another influx of people into temporary camps. Oxfam has expanded its emergency response to provide water and sanitation for over 100,000 traumatised and exhausted people caught in the conflict.

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