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Nearly one out of every three of us lives in poverty. But we see a future in which no one does.
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StoryBuilding back better in rural Puerto Rico—with women up front
Oxfam and our partners are assisting some of Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable communities to restore and improve their water systems—and to be sure that women have a strong voice in the way things work.
StoryFor rural indigenous women in Peru, health care is inadequate and hard to reach
People in the central forest of Junin province struggle to get health care for serious diseases, and the barriers are particularly steep for indigenous Asháninka women.
News updateWater and shelter first priorities in mountainous areas hit by Typhoon Mangkhut
In the Philippines, early assessments indicate emergency shelter and water are highest concerns, but loss of corn and rice harvests loom as serious problem.
News updateHurricane Maria put a disproportionate burden on women
After Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico, and families struggled to endure without power or water for months, women shouldered more of the burden.
News updateOxfam and local partners in the Philippines witness Super Typhoon Mangkhut’s destructive force–disaster preparedness committees activated
Oxfam and local partners in the Philippines have witnessed the destructive force of Ompong, known internationally as Super Typhoon and disaster preparedness committees have been activated.
News updateOxfam and local partners ready to respond as Super Typhoon Mangkhut nears the Philippines
Oxfam and its local partners are ready to respond to Super Typhoon Mangkhut, known locally as Typhoon Ompong, if needed. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council estimates that 4.3 million people live in the projected path of this destructive storm.
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