The power of people against poverty
While natural resources can generate wealth, countries that depend on this wealth often suffer greater corruption, social unrest, and human rights violations. We believe people have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Immersive storyAll year long, we reach out to you with news about some of the world’s poorest people and the challenges they confront, whether triggered by disaster or entrenched in the social injustices of day-to-day life. And all year long you respond with compassion for those people and support for the Oxfam programs that help them help themselves. Here are stories about how your generosity is making a difference in countless lives.
StoryA hydropower dam on the Sesan River in northern Cambodia threatens indigenous communities
StoryIndigenous communities in northern Cambodia can’t live without their forest lands, so Oxfam is helping protect them.
StoryConcerned about the disappearing forest in northern Cambodia, women in a remote village set up and defend a Community Protected Area.
StoryIn Cambodia, awareness about environment turns fisherman into defender of the river.
News updateThe number of murders, attacks, and acts of repression against human rights activists in Latin America has now reached historic levels.