News & Media

Liberia and Ivory Coast: Refugee crisis needs world’s attention

March 21, 2011

International agency Oxfam today welcomed the visit of UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, to Liberia, as it called on the international community to pay greater attention to the worsening refugee crisis in the country.

Oxfam Water Challenge launches for 2011

March 17, 2011

On Saturday, March 19, up to 300 people will be at the Oxfam Water Challenge 2011 at Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport to fundraise for Oxfam New Zealand’s vital water and sanitation work in some of the world’s poorest regions. During the course of the day, teams of four will negotiate a series of difficult challenges which require team members to use their strength, speed and skill as they struggle to carry a 20-litre container of water over the finish line.

Oxfam to help mothers, babies, and non-Japanese nationals in disaster areas

March 15, 2011

Oxfam Japan is supporting the work of two of its partner organisations who are assisting mothers and babies affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and providing information to non-Japanese speakers living in the worst hit areas.

Public health in Corail camp

March 14, 2011

Richard Atkinson, Finance Manager for Oxfam in Port-au-Prince writes about a trip to see our humanitarian response work in Corail camp where Oxfam is responsible for providing water and sanitation to two camps sections.

Oxfam airlifts aid to refugees fleeing fighting in Ivory Coast

March 14, 2011

International agency Oxfam today flew relief supplies for 70,000 people from the UK to Liberia. The aid is in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis as people continue to flee the political violence affecting Ivory Coast.

Initial reports suggest limited tsunami damage to Pacific island nations

March 11, 2011

In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate. Initial reports from several Pacific countries suggest tsunami damage has been limited and alerts are gradually being lifted.