The power of people against poverty
StoryOxfam 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.
StoryLack of resources and a poor state of public health result in unnecessary deaths of children in one of India’s most populous regions.
StoryPeople 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 updateIn the Philippines, early assessments indicate emergency shelter and water are highest concerns, but loss of corn and rice harvests loom as serious problem.
News updateAfter 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 have witnessed the destructive force of Ompong, known internationally as Super Typhoon and disaster preparedness committees have been activated.
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