Past Emergencies

On August 4, more than 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate held in a warehouse in Beirut’s port exploded, killing more than 145 people and making 300,000 homeless.

Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe March 14-15, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and thousands more missing. It was estimated that more than 2.6 million people needed assistance in the aftermath.

On the night of Sunday, January 27, a powerful storm and tornado hit the Cuban capital region of La Habana. It is estimated that more than 500 000 people were affected.

Oxfam is well placed to be able to mobilize quickly in the aftermath of the second tsunami in the region in the past three months.

The declaration of famine in South Sudan reflects the collective failure to heed the countless warnings of an ever-worsening situation. Oxfam is currently supporting people affected by the conflict with clean water, sanitation and emergency food aid, but the situation is dire. You can help.