Funding to support families experiencing domestic violence in PNG
Oxfam Australia welcomes funding from the Australia Government today for a project supporting families experiencing sexual and domestic violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Celebrates 19 Years Supporting Oxfam
Multi-award winning composer, comedian and actor Eddie Perfect will host this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala which proudly supports Oxfam Australia.
Story Bridge Turns Green for Oxfam
From 3-16 February, Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge will be illuminated ‘Oxfam Green’ to spotlight the global launch of a new 55km version of Oxfam Trailwalker – Australia’s leading charity endurance event.
Ceasefire agreement signed in South Sudan
Oxfam welcomes the signing of a ceasefire agreement today between the Government of South Sudan and Riek Machar’s opposition forces in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
New report shines spotlight on growing inequality and ‘rigged rules for the rich’ as leaders meet in Davos
A new report from Oxfam today sheds light on rapidly growing extreme inequality and how it worsens poverty around the world, as Prime Minister Tony Abbott prepares to spruik Australia’s G20 agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.
Australian aid an investment in security and prosperity: Oxfam
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.
Australia pledge to Syria humanitarian crisis appeal deeply disappointing – Oxfam
Australia has pledged just AU$10 million to help Syrians struggling to survive the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st Century both inside Syria and in refugee camps outside of the country.
Australia should give its fair share to new Syria Appeal
As governments from around the world come together in Kuwait to pledge money to respond to the devastating situation in Syria – now called the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century by the UN – Oxfam is urging the Australian Government to give its fair share to the new UN appeal. The Second International […]
Oxfam deploys team to Tonga following reports of ‘complete destruction’
Oxfam has sent an emergency response team to Tonga today and is gearing up its aid efforts following reports of utter destruction left by Cyclone Ian to the northern islands of Ha’apai.
Reports of damage caused by cyclone in Tonga: Oxfam prepares to send staff
Oxfam is preparing to send a rapid assessment team to Tonga to assess the situation on the ground and identify the most urgent needs for people following reports of severe damage caused by Cyclone Ian to Tonga’s northern island group of Ha’apai. The extent of the devastation is still unclear but a representative from the […]