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DR Congo: Questions & Answers

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:57:33 +0000

Though aid is beginning to get through to thousands caught up in the fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but many still need help.

One year on in Gaza: coping with uncertainty

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:37:54 +0000

It’s the middle of another hot summer in the Gaza Strip. Looking back at how intense the last two summers were on the political front, 2008 feels much calmer.

Peru: Restarting a community school after the earthquake

Ian McClelland — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:40:37 +0000

As the rebuilding effort continues after the August 15 (2007) earthquake in Peru, parents and their children are now struggling to restart the school year in Pisco.

Rebuilding Shattered Lives in Myanmar: Oxfam partner delivers aid, empowers communities

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:10:22 +0000

Flooding in Mozambique - in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:55:22 +0000

This year’s flooding was caused by heavy rains not only in Mozambique but also further up the Zambezi river basin in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – In depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:54:58 +0000

The five-year war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which involved the armies of five other countries, officially ended in 2003 and democratic elections were held in 2006.

Conflict in Somalia in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:12:51 +0000

The humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Oxfam International and other NGOs are concerned that a major catastrophe is unfolding.

Crisis in Gaza in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:47:04 +0000

A number of factors, including the suspension of international aid to the Palestinian Authority, the closure of the occupied Palestinian territories by Israel, the continued rocket a

Darfur crisis in depth

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:03:32 +0000

The humanitarian response in Darfur and eastern Chad is the world’s largest, with 4.5 million people – the majority of them women and children – in need of assistan

Myanmar cyclone – Frequently asked questions

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:37:51 +0000

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar on Saturday 3 May.

Making a difference through volunteering

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:56:41 +0000

Shankita Sarkar is a volunteer for Oxfam's partner organization, Rupantar. She talked to us about her work responding to the cyclone.

Artificial reefs give hope to India's tsunami fishermen

Roy Probert — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:54:05 +0000

The tsunami not only had an impact on the human population of South India ”“ it also severely depleted fish stocks, causing further misery to communities already traumatized by the disa

Oxfam turns on the water

Roy Probert — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:17:52 +0000

Before the tsunami, Maryamah had no running water in her house.

The wind sounded like a killer

Pilar Barroso — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:42:45 +0000

The people of Bangladesh are still picking up the pieces after their country was battered by Sidr.

An alternative route to a better livelihood

Roy Probert — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:23:45 +0000

Joseph Thanapalasingam's three-acre plot was destroyed by the tsunami.

East Asia

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:31:09 +0000

Diary from the Mexican floods

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:25:15 +0000

David Vinuales, Oxfam Media Officer, traveled this week to Tabasco, as part of Oxfam's assessment team.

Floods in Mexico force more than 80,000 people into temporary shelters

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:07:33 +0000

Devastating floods have swept through the states of Tabasco, Veracruz and Chiapas, all in southern Mexico.

Tents and temporary shelters in Túpac Amaru, Peru

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:00:22 +0000

Maribel Sanchez is the communications officer for Oxfam in Pisco, Peru. She describes how the people have been rebuilding their homes and their lives since the earthquake.

Filters improve water quality in Pisco

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:20:27 +0000

Clean water reduces risk of disease; many communities accessing treated water for first time.