Category: Emergencies
When crisis strikes we respond quickly with life-saving support and help people to rebuild their livelihoods.
Oxfam’s 2022 Pakistan Flood Relief
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In August 2022, the Government of Pakistan declared a ‘national emergency’ as torrential monsoon rains inundated the country. The flooding killed at least 1,700 people, destroyed millions of homes, farmland and caused billions in economic losses. At one point, a third of the country was underwater. Despite the devastation of the floods, communities are recovering […] Read more »
Oxfam’s Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Response: 6 Months On
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After two powerful earthquakes devastated large parts of southern Türkiye (Turkey) and northern Syria in February, millions have been left homeless. Many of the buildings that didn’t collapse are now riddled with cracks and will need to be demolished. More than one million people are either living in overcrowded emergency shelters, or in government-supported tent cities […] Read more »
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: 3 Months On
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It’s been just 3 months since the devastating earthquake that affected over 18 million people across Türkiye and Syria. The first in the early hours of the morning had a magnitude of 7.8, and was one of the strongest to hit the region in nearly 100 years. In the following days, the region experienced thousands […] Read more »
50 days on from the Turkiye-Syria Earthquake: Oxfam’s response
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On February 6, a powerful earthquake hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria, causing widespread destruction and leaving many families struggling to recover. Oxfam KEDV has been working with women’s cooperatives in some of the worst impacted provinces in Turkiye to help provide support to survivors. The impact of the Turkiye-Syria Earthquake As of 13 March […] Read more »
Youth voices from 15 years of the Gaza blockade
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2022 marks 15 years of the Gaza blockade, which continues to prevent young people from achieving their dreams and living full lives. Read more »
Oxfam responds to COVID-19 crisis in India
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As India grapples with a deadly second wave of coronavirus, Oxfam teams are on the ground saving lives with vital medical supplies and food rations. Read more »
India hit by devastating wave of COVID-19
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India has been hit by a devastating wave of COVID-19. Oxfam is responding with food, hygiene kits and protective equipment. Read more »
Myanmar: COVID-19, conflict, and a whole year of internet blackout
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One whole year since hundreds of thousands of people across Myanmar have been without internet as they face both conflict and a global pandemic. Read more »
Australia must contribute its fair share to the UN COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan
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In fragile states, war zones and in poor countries, the human and economic costs of COVID-19 threaten to kill millions and push billions more into poverty. Read more »
On the frontline of the pandemic
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Oxfam Australia’s Programs Director, Anthea Spinks, highlights the threat of coronavirus to people in vulnerable communities including refugee camps. Read more »