Story19 books to help you better understand poverty
Looking for a good book recommendation? Here are some of the books that inspire and inform our work.
Women and girls
According to some estimates, women represent 70 percent of the world’s poor. Oxfam helps women and girls overcome gender discrimination, realize their potential, and assume leadership roles in their communities.
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StoryFarmers struggle to survive in West Africa
“This year, I did not harvest anything,” says 42-year-old farmer Sanfo Ramata.
StoryHow you’ve been helping Oxfam fight climate change
You've been helping Oxfam fight climate change for years, and the work is only just beginning.
StoryWhy is clean water important?
Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene save lives during emergencies and in the long-term struggle against poverty.
StoryTwo years of COVID-19: What Oxfam’s been doing
Oxfam’s global response to the coronavirus pandemic has reached across the world to help people survive, while also advocating for a People’s Vaccine.
StoryInequality Kills
Inequality contributes to the death of at least one person every four seconds.