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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.

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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Mekko, Indonesia: Tasman (63) in front of the boat he uses for spear-fishing. He now struggles to catch enough fish to meet his daily needs as climate change has caused fish to move further and further out to sea. Photo: Vikram Sombu/Oxfam

December 2, 2025

How will Indonesia be impacted by climate change?

Climate change in Indonesia is already reshaping daily life. People face rising seas, more intense storms and floods, and longer...

Indonesia: Meimei is a fishmonger whose community experiences damaging flash floods. Oxfam and local partner, KONSEPSI, are supporting the community in anticipatory action training and by installing measurement markers. Aimee Han/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

December 2, 2025

The impacts of rising sea levels on Indonesia’s coastline

Indonesia’s sea levels are rising faster than the global average — 4.97 mm per year on average, with some areas...

October 28, 2024

Carbon Inequality Kills report

Why curbing the excessive emissions of an elite few can create a sustainable planet for all The climate crisis is...

Canberra, Australia: Tanya Afu, Grace Ann Enriquez, Eduardo Maher and Peter Griffiths-Sebastian at Parliament House. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam

September 23, 2024

Safe Climate Equal Future Speakers Tour

Three cities, eleven meetings with politicians, five impactful events, speeches at a national climate conference, and TV and radio national...

Mekko, Indonesia: Said (33) stands in front of his fishing boat. He now struggles to catch enough fish for his family's daily needs, due to climate change and the fish moving further and further out to sea. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Vikram Sombu/Oxfam

August 7, 2024

This is how your support is helping people facing the climate crisis

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Said, from the Bajo community in Indonesia. The Bajo is a traditional fishing...

Indonesia: A bird’s eye view of Mekko village. Kyo Umareta/Oxfam

April 30, 2024

What is loss and damage?

Loss and damage (L&D) is the term used for climate impacts which cannot be or have not been mitigated or...

Cambodia: Siphon is a community activist who was trained and coached by 3SPN to advocate for community issues with the local authorities. She is a leader in her community and a part of the local fisheries network. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

April 30, 2024

Siphon’s story

Siphon’s community relies on Boeng Santhow Lake for fishing, watering their crops and general use. But a private banana company...

Manila: People in a waterside house raised on stilts in an informal settlement in Manila. Photo: Robin Hammond/Panos

November 20, 2023

Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%

The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as two-thirds of humanity This is one of the shocking findings of...

September 29, 2023

5 Essential Features Of Sustainable Cities And Eco-Cities

What is a sustainable city? It is estimated that 50% of the world’s population now live in cities. With this...

Lavenia, Zedi and Usaia (L-R) address parliamentarians at an event in the Parliament house. Photo: Oxfam Aus.

September 28, 2023

Safe Climate, Equal Future Tour 2023

Three cities, fifteen meetings with politicians, seven impactful events, and national news interviews – all for our planet. Oxfam’s inspirational...

Diyaara stands before a dried water hole. Photo: Khadija Farah/Oxfam

January 25, 2023

4 years without rain, but not without hope: life in drought-affected Wajir, Kenya.

A swirling sandstorm. As the dust rises it reveals a vast land that has is bare and dry. It would...

A section of the sea wall built by Martin Hau - Solomon Islands.

November 14, 2022

Who’s responsible for the climate crisis? Carbon Billionaires.

Who’s responsible for the climate crisis? If you were asked that question, what would you say? It may make sense...