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Oxfam America's East Asia Program focuses on the countries of the Lower Mekong river basin – Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. In addition, we contribute to emergency relief programs in Myanmar, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Oxfam America's regional headquarters in East Asia is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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East Asia

Oxfam America's East Asia Program focuses on the countries of the Lower Mekong river basin – Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. In addition, we contribute to emergency relief programs in Myanmar, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Oxfam America's regional headquarters is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Since 1999, Oxfam America has been working through our partners to improve the lives of families in East Asia by building their skills in pond aquaculture, natural vegetable gardening, rice farming, and small businesses.

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