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Commodities of War
Communities speak out on the true cost of conflict in eastern DRC
Hurricane Sandy lashes Haiti; Oxfam aims to prevent cholera outbreaks
Authorities issued a state of alert across all 10 departments of the country.
In the wake of Sandy, Oxfam distributes cholera kits and steps up prevention
The potential for cholera outbreaks is just one of the concerns Haitians have following the heavy rains.
Families flee as new waves of violence grip eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Since April, rebel groups have been tightening their grip on the region as civilians suffer profound abuses.
Haiti dodges eye of storm, but camp dwellers still at risk from flooding and cholera
Widespread suffering from hurricane Isaac, Oxfam plans cholera prevention work
In need of a better WASH: Water, sanitation, and hygiene policy issues in post-earthquake Haiti
This research initiative examined Haiti’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector before and following the January 12, 2010 earthquake, and the work of ...
Oxfam responds as hundreds of thousands flee Ivory Coast capital
Fifty tons of relief supplies delivered to neighboring Liberia.
Saving lives: Oxfam partners take center stage
Oxfam invests in the strengths of local communities and partners. When rainfall from a tropical depression triggered a massive emergency in El Salvador, our ...
Children in Kalma camp say "OK" to staying healthy
Oxfam works to teach children about how to stay health in the camps for displaced people in Darfur.
New vision needed for Somalia
A Shift in Focus: Putting the interests of Somali people first
More than six months after the UN declared a famine, Somalia is still in the throes of its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with 31 per cent of the ...
Ti koze sou kolera: In rural Haiti, Oxfam takes to the airwaves
Oxfam reaches out to remote communities about cholera, strengthening preparedness and easing fears.
Marlin Mine: Violence and pollution lead to call for suspension
Concerns about human rights violations and the environment in Guatemala lead indigenous communities to seek a suspension of mine operations in western ...
Haiti: Reducing the risk of flooding in Artibonite
A local mayor enlists support from Oxfam to address major flooding in his community in rural Haiti.
A health awakening
In the crowded camps of Darfur, community public health promoters are teaching unforgettable lessons about how to protect the health—and lives—of loved ones.
OXFAMExchange, Fall 2011
Africa's last famine?
Beyond Viktor Bout
A briefing paper on why the United States needs an Arms Trade Treaty
Beyond Sudan's big day
What next for one of the least developed places on earth?
For a Safer Tomorrow
This report, based on Oxfam International's experience in most of the world's conflicts, sets out an ambitious agenda to protect civilians in times of warfare.
OXFAMExchange Spring 2009
The power of resilience
In promoting public health, compassion is Margaret Asewe's best medicine
In Chad, Margaret Asewe worked with some of the first refugees from Darfur. In the summer of 2007, she returned to confront another rainy season and thousands ...
Darfur five years on: five steps forward
Five years since the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, first erupted, 4.5 million people are caught in its grip and are in need of aid. As the violence continues, that ...
On a high note, Oxfam conveys health information
Using familiar tunes, women sing about how to avoid fatal diseases in a crowded camp for displaced people in Darfur.
Geneva Convention turns 60
New respect needed for international law designed to protect civilians.
Clock is ticking for refugees fleeing Ivory Coast
Oxfam warns of potential regional crisis as thousands flee Ivory Coast
Thousands pour over Ivory Coast border, with more on the way
Risk of another forgotten emergency in Africa as thousands flee Ivory Coast violence
Actor visits the Democratic Republic of Congo with International Aid Agency Oxfam
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