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When disaster strikes around the world, Oxfam and our partners move quickly to provide life-saving assistance to people in need. Once the immediate danger has passed, we work to rebuild lives and reduce the risk of future disasters. By making a donation to our International Crisis Fund you can help with the rapid rollout of resources needed when an emergency situation strikes.
Current emergencies
Pakistan Crisis
Two million people are now displaced in Pakistan, as fighting between soldiers and armed groups escalates. Oxfam is providing hygiene and healthcare for shocked and exhausted families living in temporary camps.
Photo: REUTERS/Mian Khursheed, courtesy www.alertnet.org
Zimbabwe Crisis: UPDATE
With the wet season now coming to an end, the number of new cholera cases is fortunately declining. However, a poor harvest means a new crisis looms for many communities who are still hungry. In response, Oxfam has extended its food program.
Photo: AFP/Desmond Kwande
Sri Lanka conflict
The end of fighting between the Government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has cause another influx of people fleeing homes. Oxfam has expanded its emergency response to provide water and sanitation for over 100,000 traumatised and exhausted people caught in the conflict.
Photo: Reuters/Stringer www.alertnet.org
Swine Influenza
Oxfam is monitoring the situation caused by the outbreak of swine flu that has surfaced in Mexico, and is following all the recommendations issued by the authorities to prevent a larger spread.
Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP
Myanmar (Burma) cyclone
An estimated 2.4 million people were affected by Cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar in the early hours of 3 May 2008. One year on, Oxfam has provided support to more than 500,000 people.
Photo: Jane Beesley/Oxfam
Timor-Leste: After the violence
While the violence in Timor-Leste has subsided, the humanitarian crisis remains. Oxfam is providing humanitarian assistance in camps in Dili and supporting local partners in surrounding districts.
Africa food crisis appeal
Millions of people in Africa are facing a humanitarian crisis driven by drought, conflict, and rising global food prices. Oxfam is there
Photo: David Levene/OxfamGB
Gaza crisis
Oxfam International and local partners are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by supporting the distribution of food, water and medical supplies, and assisting in the transportation of the wounded to hospitals.
Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
How we work
Emergencies, whether manmade or natural, occur anywhere in the world, at any time. As a humanitarian advocate, we seek to ensure that the systems and laws designed to protect people in times of conflict.
Read more about our responses to previous emergencies around the world.