‘If you could speak to anyone in the world about the challenges facing your community today, who would you speak to?’ Across nine contexts facing humanitarian conflicts and crises, fourteen civil society leaders were nearly unanimous in their response, citing global leaders, the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the UN Secretary General. 

This newsletter highlights some of Oxfam’s work across South Sudan in 2026. Featuring stories from our different areas of operation, it showcases the progress being made, the challenges communities continue to face and the positive changes achieved through collaboration. We hope these stories offer valuable lessons, inspire action and deepen understanding of the impact of our work. 

Following the overnight collapse of a war-damaged building leaving 20 deaths and dozens trapped, rescue efforts are being severely hampere

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has required borrowing countries to quadruple the size of their austerity cuts over the past decade, while simultaneous

Lebanon’s recurring waste crises are not isolated environmental failures; they are manifestations of a structurally fragile economic model. Oxfam’s engagement in this transition is conditional. It supports circular economy reform where it is grounded in equity, accountability, and social protection.

The catastrophic floods in Nepal are a stark warning of what a hotter world will mean for communities on the climate frontline and why governments and