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Our Home After Sidr – documentary from Oxfam

Joel M Bassuk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:43:38 +0000

This documentary (abridged version shown here) highlights the serious problems still facing many families affected one year after Cyclone Sidr struck the southern coast of Bangladesh.

Cyclone Sidr : After one year, more than a million still struggling

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:39:54 +0000

Almost one year after Cyclone Sidr ravaged southern Bangladesh last November 15, killing more than 3,000 people and leaving millions homeless, more than one million survivors are str

Third tropical storm in three weeks hits waterlogged Haiti

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +0000

A third tropical storm hit Haiti this week, further complicating efforts already underway to respond to the needs of those affected by Hurricane Gustav, said international agency, Ox

Bangladesh: Community prepare to tackle floods

Ian McClelland — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:51 +0000

Flood shelter committee members outside of their newly built shelter

We arrive at the local flood shelter – used as a school and community space when there are no floods –and it

Oxfam helping 10,000 people affected by Ecuador floods

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:12:24 +0000

Oxfam International today started delivering aid to 2,000 families (10,000 people) affected by the severe flooding in Ecuador.

Flooding in Bolivia: Oxfam will provide humanitarian aid to 20,000 affected people

Frances Simpson — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:51:28 +0000

Oxfam International will provide shelter, and water and sanitation facilities to 4,000 families (around 20,000 people) in urban and rural areas, mainly indigenous communities, threat

Two weeks on: Oxfam delivering critical water, shelter in rural Peru

Joel M Bassuk — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:40:54 +0000

PISCO, Peru — Following comprehensive emergency assessments and initial relief distributions for Peru earthquake victims, international aid agency Oxfam this week began its hum

Oxfam clarifies comments about earthquake shelter

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:31:26 +0000

Aid agency says description of people in makeshift homes was misinterpreted

Anniversary of Pakistan earthquake: Earthquake survivors at risk as Himalayan winter starts early

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:06:24 +0000

At least 1.8 million people still in temporary shelter as snow falls

Oxfam delivers essential resources to Yogyakarta communities in greatest need

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 30 May 2006 11:15:31 +0000

Agency quick to provide supplies to area hospitals and rural communities