The Commission of Audit report, released today by the Government, supports Oxfam Australia’s view that a strong, growing and well managed aid program focused on reducing poverty is in Australia’s national interests.
Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of $4 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Central African Republic.
Violence in Central African Republic has raised grave new fears of a market collapse which would exacerbate the current food crisis, international aid organisations warned today.
Thanks to the generosity of the Australian public, Oxfam has helped almost 550,000 people hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan but, three months on from the devastating storm, there is still much more to be done.
Oxfam Australia welcomes funding from the Australia Government today for a project supporting families experiencing sexual and domestic violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Details released today of government cuts to Australian aid meant that Australia would be investing less in security, prosperity and in improving the lives of those living in extreme poverty, Oxfam Australia said today.
As the violence and insecurity spreads in South Sudan the needs of innocent people caught up in it, including more than 100,000 people who have fled their homes, are escalating day by day.
International development agency Oxfam Australia says the new Australian Government must ensure the fundamental purpose of Australia’s overseas aid program is to reduce poverty.
International aid agency Oxfam Australia welcomes the incoming Coalition government and looks forward to working together on key issues to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people – both here in Australia and overseas. Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Dr Helen Szoke is available for comment on federal election issues relevant to Oxfam’s […]
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