Each year more than 30 million people flee their homes or lose their livelihoods as a result of conflict and natural disasters. We believe everyone has a right to a warm, safe and secure home – and we know you feel the same. Oxfam is one of the world’s leading providers of humanitarian aid in emergencies, with well-recognised expertise in clean water, sanitation, public health, food security, and the protection of civilians.

Emergency funds are crucial for Oxfam to act quickly whenever disasters occur around the world. We are working in emergency situations in over 30 countries and have a earned a strong global reputation for scale, speed, and innovation. We respond directly and we stay for the long-term to help families rebuild their lives and improve the underlying infrastructure so we can reduce the risk of future disasters. In the wake of catastrophe, Oxfam uses emergency funds in several ways, often with local partners already embedded in the community.