Two earthquakes in Solomon Islands

On 4 January 2010 two large earthquakes occurred in Western Province, generating a tsunami and a number of landslides. Many people were left homeless and hundreds of homes destroyed as a result. Oxfam assisted with the emergency response by supplying tarpaulins and rope for shelter.

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Earthquake in China

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit Yushu County of Qinghai Province in western China on Wednesday 14 April 2010, followed by a series of aftershocks. We distributed relief items to survivors, including blankets for 500 families living in a temporary camp in the town of Jiegu in Yushu County. A second Oxfam relief team delivered supplies to 2,000 people in Qinghai.

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Earthquake in Chile

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Saturday 27 February 2010. We conducted a three-month response, working in three of the worst-affected communities in Maule and Bio Bio coastal regions, distributing buckets and hygiene kits and supporting hygiene awareness activities to benefit 3,000 people. We also provided technical advice to Government institutions on water distribution techniques and sanitation.

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Sumatra (Indonesia) earthquake

A devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Sumatra, Indonesia on 30 September 2009. More than 1,000 people were killed and infrastructure was severely damaged. Oxfam urgently supplied clean water and shelter, and focused on accessing those who've been affected in more remote areas.

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Samoa tsunami

A tsunami hit Samoa early on 30 September 2009, after an 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast. One per cent of the population was wiped out by the tragedy and one out of every six people were seriously affected in some way. Oxfam freighted in water to Samoa, and also distributed sleeping bags, food and water to isolated communities. Beyond emergency assistance, we also helped people to rebuild their lives.

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Flooding in the Philippines

In September 2009, Typhoon Ketsana devastated parts of the capital Manila. The storm then ripped through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Another typhoon hit the Philippines just over a week later, causing flooding and landslides in the northern part of the main island. We supported the worst-affected families with clean water, blankets, soap and cleaning equipment.

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Pakistan crisis

Two million people were displaced in Pakistan in late 2009, as fighting between soldiers and armed groups escalated. Oxfam provided hygiene and healthcare for shocked and exhausted families living in temporary camps.

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Zimbabwe crisis

In 2009, Oxfam responded to chronic food shortages and a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe.

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Myanmar (Burma) cyclone

Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar (Burma) on 3 May 2008, sweeping through the Ayeyarwady Delta leaving around 140,000 people dead or missing. Around 2.4 million people were severely affected.

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Violence in Timor-Leste

In 2009, while the violence in Timor-Leste has subsided, the humanitarian crisis remained. Oxfam proided humanitarian assistance in camps in Dili and supporting local partners in surrounding districts.

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