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A tiny tax on banks that could have a massive impact on the poor. Bill Nighy tells us how.

Oxfam understands that young people are our most powerful weapon in the long-running fight against poverty. Find out why

On March 12, film students from Haiti’s only film school Cine Institute in Jacmel, in partnership with Oxfam and FilmAid, asked Haitians about their priorities for the reconstruction of their country. Watch their short film to find out the results.

Every wondered where we work around the world? Check out this great new map to find out!

If you’re after a Close the Gap t-shirt,  now is the time to buy one. To celebrate National Close the Gap Day they are currently on sale at the specially reduced price of $19.95 (save $10). The sale ends Thursday 25 March at midnight – so get in quick!. Buy now.

Commit to the ultimate endurance challenge and put your foot down against poverty. We’re taking registrations for the Sydney event now and they will sell out! Find out more

In 2000 the nations of the world came together and set out to halve world poverty by 2015 – the result was the Millennium Development Goals. But are we on track to meet them? Find out more

Last week we launched our online store for Clsoe the Gap merchandise. Available are T-shirts, wristbands, and many free items. And remember, t-shirts have been reduced to just $20 in celebration of National Close the Gap Day! Buy now

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance announced this morning by Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin could be a step forward in giving a voice to women whose concerns need to be heard, Oxfam Australia said today.

Oxfam’s assessment of the damage of Saturday’s earthquake to the south of Chile is now well underway. The aid agency’s team of logisticians and water engineers have split in two and headed for two locations – Constitución and Concepcion.