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Every year, supporters like you help millions of people rewrite their futures. Here are just some of their stories.

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Jacquline’s story

“When I came to [Youth Challenge Vanuatu] it encouraged me, it built me up, it gives me courage to move on and achieve my goals and dreams.”

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Vanuatu: Jacquline is a graduate of Youth Challenge Vanuatu's (YCV) Ready for Work program, and now works at the ombudsman office in Vanuatu. Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Siphon’s story

"I want to protect natural resources both in the water and on land… I gather for patrolling in this lake,...

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Munni's story

"When meetings started here, I attended those and gradually gained courage."

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Indonesia: Indrawati is a child marriage survivor who later joined Gema Alam and learnt about her rights and gender equality, and persuaded her husband to let her pursue her dreams of higher education. She is currently a university student, tutor, and trusted Treasurer of BUMDes. Photo: M. Nugie and Andito Wasi/Oxfam. : Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Indrawati's story

"When we have a desire and when we want to make a decision, we have the courage to speak."

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Obby's story

"I’m passionate about language and about culture and about people, and empowering people."

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Chhorvy’s story

"There were many classes such as on gender, fishery law ... I think that is good for the community."

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Katina's story

"Being able to collaborate with the women all over the Kimberley ... I think that’s just important."

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