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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?

On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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Impact of the Japanese earthquake. Courtesy: NOAA

March 11, 2011

Earthquake and tsunami in Japan

A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday 11 March causing a major tsunami in the...

March 10, 2011

Working women with families

Another friend of mine recently became a single parent. Her baby is less than a year old, but her husband...

March 8, 2011

WASH on film: setting the scene

I’ve just returned from visiting tiny Pon Chea village where we began making our film about water, sanitation and hygiene...

March 1, 2011

Filming in Cambodia

I’ve been working on the development of a film about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in rural Cambodia. Over the...

February 16, 2011

Working around the clock

I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and...

February 8, 2011

Dengue Fever

Before I fell ill, I hadn’t been feeling well enough to work for two or three days. But I still...

January 27, 2011

Dyeing rivers: Environmental concerns for China’s garment sector

Investigations by environmental NGO Greenpeace East Asia have uncovered serious environmental degradation, including high concentrations of heavy metals, in Chinese...

November 12, 2010

Sharing the basics

This is the sort of pump which is generally used in rental house areas, including my family’s home. This single...

October 8, 2010

Pchum Ben Festival: Respecting ancestors

This weekend is the conclusion of the Pchum Ben festival, a 15-day period of reflection, paying respect to your ancestors...

September 30, 2010

Just Scraping By: Everyday life around my home

As a worker on a low wage, sometimes I get scared when I imagine my future. I worry that when...

September 29, 2010

Water filters: truly amazing

Water filters have created a wave of excitement in Takeo Province, Cambodia. Part of a huge water-focused project supported by...

September 14, 2010

Sustainable Change: Disaster Management

Disasters are happening everywhere, wreaking havoc across the globe. This week, I talked with San At about the impact of...