Category: Emergencies
When crisis strikes we respond quickly with life-saving support and help people to rebuild their livelihoods.
Pakistan floods: The long, hard road to Swat Valley
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Oxfam staff member Rebecca Wynn attempts to reach Pakistan’s Swat region amidst flooding and heavy rain, and offers a glimpse of the struggle currently facing aid workers in the region. Read more »
Pakistan floods: En route to Peshawar
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A field report from Pakistan, with video. By Neva Khan, Pakistan Country Director for Oxfam Great Britain. Read more »
Oxfam emergency podcast from Pakistan
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Podcast from Oxfam’s Qasim Barech, giving an update on our response to the Pakistan floods Read more »
Oxfam director on Sky News about Pakistan floods
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Andrew Hewett, Executive Director of Oxfam Australia, interviewed about Oxfam’s response to the Pakistan Floods Read more »
Debt relief for Haiti (sort of)
Haiti is finally getting some relief from its debilitating international debt. Unfortunately, it’s also getting some more debt. Read more »
Haiti six months on: promoting public health
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One entertaining way Oxfam have been been able to get the message out about public health and hygiene is through theatre. Read more »
Haiti earthquake appeal : 6 months on
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Since January, Oxfam has helped over 420,000 earthquake survivors – and we couldn’t have done it without your generous support. Read more »
Haiti six months on: rebuilding livelihoods
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In the neighbourhood of Delmas 33 in Port-au-Prince, our community canteen projects are helping people to earn an income, and eat healthy food. Read more »
Creative waste solutions in Haiti
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An enormous amount of rubbish is created in the camps housing displaced people in Haiti, and dealing with it can be a big problem. Oxfam’s Public Health team have come up with an innovative and creative solution. Read more »
Staying healthy in Haiti
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In the crowded camps of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oxfam’s public health promoters have found a memorable way to prevent the outbreak of disease. Read more »