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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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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.
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Changing the status quo for women workers
Last year I had the opportunity to join in some leadership training conducted by the NGO Kapal Perempuan. I learnt...
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United: we stand a chance!
Today I want to talk a bit about why unions are important for workers like me. I became a member...
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Cow banks: a long-term solution
I've just returned from rural Takeo where I discovered what makes a cow bank work so well - and the...
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Over time or over it?
English / Bahasa Last week I worked 9 hours overtime. This week on top of overtime I’ll also work a...
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Unveiling hope
It took a six-hour drive through rice fields and lush forests, a few 4wd tracks and a boat trip on...
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In my shoes: Sewani’s story so far
Read the life story of Sewani* , a 24 year old Indonesian footwear worker. You can follow Sewani’s blog here....
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A bit about modern Cambodia
There are millions of things to write about modern Cambodia, so I’ll focus on a few key things that relate...
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Life on the minimum wage…
English / Bahasa Producing sports shoes in the factory I earn about $140 (AUD) per month. Most of this income...
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Happy New Year
It was recently Khmer New Year, with most of the country slowing down, as everyone goes back to the provinces...
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Work Place Worries
English / Bahasa Before I got status as a permanent worker I had to under go a three month trial...
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24 hours in my shoes
English / Bahasa Halo! Hi my name is Sewani and this is a blog about my life as a 24-year-old...
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Volunteering with Oxfam in Cambodia
I’m Dustin (from Melbourne) and I’m in Cambodia, volunteering with Oxfam for 18 months through AusAID’s VIDA program.
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