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Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Violent conflict and insecurity have worsened in the eastern DRC, in the deadliest conflict since WWII. We are providing water, sanitation and protection support to those affected by the conflict in DRC, Rwanda and Uganda, and responding to cholera and increasing food security for those displaced.Find out more
Time to stop the global land rush
The world is facing a land rush that is exposing poor people to hunger, violence and the threat of a life-time in poverty. The World Bank has the power to help stop this. And so do you! Please share and take action.Take actionFind out more
Save lives in West Africa now
The Sahel region of West Africa is once again likely to face a serious food crisis that could, if early and effective action is not taken, prove as costly to lives and livelihoods as the past food crises. We aim to reach 1.8 million people across the region with aid.DonateTake action
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Features
Democratic Republic of Congo: “We do not dare to go home”
Thousands of people are now seeking refuge in Kibati, Nyiragongo territory, on the outskirts of Goma, eastern DRC. Oxfam will be supplying water and sanitation to the community. The recent influx of internally displaced people here is the direct consequence of the conflict that continues to devastate the country.
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News
People in eastern DR Congo forced to fund the war that destroys their lives
20 November, 2012
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Communities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are being preyed on mercilessly by rebel groups and local militias, as well as their own government’s troops and officials, in a vicious cycle of exploitation and abuse according to a new Oxfam report.
Oxfam supported kindergarten destroyed in Gaza violence
20 November, 2012
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An Israeli airstrike has destroyed one Oxfam supported, left another damaged in North West Gaza City.
38 aid agencies warn of humanitarian disaster in Gaza if military confrontation is not stopped
19 November, 2012
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As the impact of days of violent escalation worsens for civilians in Gaza and in Israel, a group of 38 aid and development agencies today urged world leaders to take swift action to enforce a ceasefire in order to protect civilian lives and infrastructure and prevent another widespread humanitarian disaster in Gaza brought on by a prolonged military confrontation.
Blog
Seeds in Women’s Hands
21 November, 2012 - 00:00
The Potential of Women Suppliers
20 November, 2012 - 00:00
Changing Value Systems, One Village at a Time
19 November, 2012 - 05:00