Emergencies

East Africa hunger crisis

People in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia are suffering because of a deadly combination of factors: conflict, the climate crisis, and COVID-19.

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Coronavirus pandemic

We are working in more than 60 countries to deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid to help slow the spread of the virus and promote access to vaccines.

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Global refugee crisis

More people are fleeing their homes than ever before. Help families on the move meet their most basic needs and advocate for their long-term well being.

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Humanitarian crisis in Yemen

After years of conflict, the people of Yemen are coping with an economic and public health crisis. Some are one step away from famine.

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Hunger crisis in West Africa

We are providing cash, clean water, and sanitation systems for affected families as well as offering support for women and girls at risk of violence.

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Saving lives 24/7

Some disasters can’t be prevented—or imagined in advance. But as soon as they strike, Oxfam needs to be ready to respond. Lives depend on it.

Your gift to Oxfam’s Saving Lives 24/7 Fund will go directly toward our emergency work, present and future, so that when crises erupt, we're ready to spring into action.

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Your donation in action

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, thanks to your generosity, Oxfam was able to work with local organizations and allies in more than 60 countries to reach more than 14 million people in need. Read how.

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