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Davos: Reset the World Order That Takes from the Poor and Gives to the Rich

Davos: Reset the World Order That Takes from the Poor and Gives to the Rich

Francis Agbere; Kwesi Obeng; Naomi Majale

For decades Africa has been ensnared in a system of economic manipulation. This has been by design, propped by a colonial architecture that extracts from Africa and obstructs its path to economic…

Simegn Hailu, 37, leads a group of 20 women in a self-help group that provides a system for saving money and loans for small businesses. Phot credit: Petterik wiggers/ Oxfam

"We’re Not Just Surviving"—Simegn’s Path to Financial Independence Lights the Way for Others in Sekota, Ethiopia

When entering Simegn Hailu’s family compound one must duck under clotheslines hung with brightly colored children’s clothes drying in the early morning sun. Inside, a small, well-stocked shop fronts…

Nyalam, mother of 6, is just one of 170 households affected by the current floods in Lankien. Photo credit: Yangi Justine/ Oxfam

Children and Mothers at risk of malnutrition and disease as floods inundate Lankien

As the rainy season continues in South Sudan, 2.3 million people across the country once again find themselves living in areas likely to face floods – with already 1 million others battling impact of…

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Menstrual Health for Displaced Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Breaking the taboo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an extended conflict has displaced millions of people in the eastern part of the country, forcing them to leave their homes and seek refuge in makeshift…

Gezahegn Kebede, Oxfam in Ethiopia’s Country Director

World Humanitarian Day : A deep conversation with Oxfam in Ethiopia's country director

On this World Humanitarian Day, we pause to honour the dedication and courage of those who work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of others in the face of adversity. Ethiopia, a country rich in…

Fatto Ousmane, la championne du jardinage dans le village de Zindiga au Mali. Photo Credit: Djigui Keita/ Oxfam

Changer la vie des femmes, une semence à la fois

Âgée de 48 ans, Fatto Ousmane est une maraichère et mère de 8 enfants. Elle possède une parcelle de terre dans le village de Zindiga, situe à 7 kilomètres au nord de la ville de Gao, au Mali. « Je…

Nyahial Bith, 61 years old farmer, was part of a recent training initiative conducted by Oxfam with support from BMZ. Credit: Kafuki Jada/ Oxfam

Empowering Communities: Oxfam's Impact on Farming in Lankien, Nyirol County - South Sudan

In the heart of Lankien, Nyirol County, a dedicated elderly farmer woman extends her heartfelt gratitude to Oxfam and partners for their unwavering support in uplifting local farmers. Her message…

Peter Gatkuoth, a 64-year-old leader of Buore Group of farmers. Photo credit: Yangi Justine/ Oxfam

Farmers mint 9 million in first of its kind group savings in Akobo, South Sudan

Farmers in South Sudan mainly practice subsistence farming and rely largely on annual seasonal rainfall for agricultural work.Despite the unreliable rainfall, a group of farmers in Akobo County of…

, Rebecca Korok, a mother of eight. In 2020, Rebecca faced unimaginable challenges as her family's farms were burned, properties destroyed, and cattle raided. Photo credit: Kapuki Henry/ Oxfam

Surviving Hunger: A Mother's Struggle through South Sudan’s food Crisis

As South Sudan marked 13 anniversary of Independence this month, millions of South Sudanese families continue to go to bed hungry – everyday. This number, continues to rise every year – owing to the…

Originally from the western Tigray village of Humera, Birzaf's journey to the camp for displaced people was not one of choice, but of necessity, driven by the harrowing conflict in Tigray. Photo Credit: Petterik Wiggers/Oxfam

Hope through water for families in Tigray

In Abi-Adi town, a community of people displaced by conflict in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray Region, a woman in a clean blue dress stood out in the crowd as she headed toward the well pump. The 48-year…