Schools in Action: Pembroke School
With registrations pouring in for National Close the Gap Day 2016, we hear from one school about how to hold activities that inspire a whole school.
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It’s the simple things that lift families out of despair
Malnutrition is a serious problem in countries like Niger — children die every day. But Oxfam supporters are providing simple but life-changing items to tackle a vicious cycle.
Oxfam brings Mekong communities’ perspectives to the stage
Local communities can be resettled as a result of the building of dams -- and it effects men and women differently. Using a technique called Forum Theatre, the Mekong Regional team demonstrated power dynamics to more than 300 scientists, researchers and global experts .
Women’s right to decide: why oil, gas, and mining companies aren’t doing enough, and how that can change
Oxfam’s Community Consent Index looks at the public commitments of 38 oil, gas, and mining companies in relation to women’s participation and decision-making in projects. The results are disappointing.
A new Einstein could be living in Cambodia
Last month, we held a competition to find out how important secondary students thought Australian aid is in building a fairer global community. The response was incredible.
Her voice is strong: Nang Shining works to save 40,000 homes
In southern Myanmar, a dam is being built which will flood an area the size of Singapore and impact more than 200,000 people. Nang Shining grew up in a community that’s threatened by the dam, and has become a powerful voice for the rights of people in her community.
The difference between life and death
Mariama lived through a mother’s worst nightmare. Now she lives with her grief — and the pain of knowing her daughter’s two short years were filled with sickness.
The goats that educated a family
Oxfam Unwrapped helps put people in touch with life-changing goats in more ways than one. As a community veterinary promoter, Americo now has a reliable source of income; one that’s changed the life of his family forever.
The goats that gave hope
In Nhongue village in Mozambique, hunger is real threat. But since the arrival of her goats, Recelia and her family can access food, medicine and go to school.
Rebuilding Nepal: six months on
It's been six months since the first of two devastating earthquakes devastated Nepal. Oxfam emergency teams and the people of Nepal have been working hard to rebuild — thanks to our incredible Oxfam supporters. Here's what we've achieved together so far.
