Mary’s story, South Sudan
Make It Happen: Stories From south sudanMary's story“The first thing I share on the radio is…
Stella’s story, South Sudan
Make It Happen: Stories From south sudan Stella's story “I hope that I don’t continue writing…
Rosario’s story, Bolivia
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Ipaishe Unlimited
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Langgin’s story, Philippines
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South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia
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By Ann Witteveen Aid organizations and staff have long known that humanitarian crises affect men and…
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Rising inequality and climate change: Defining challenges for global leaders in 2015
By Winnie Byanyima This year, global leadership will be tested like never before. Significant progress has…
Living and making history in Cuba
Living and making history in CubaJérôme Fauré, Country Director for Oxfam in Cuba Amazing… Miraculous… Unexpected…
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Ten years on: A fishing community remembers Oxfam
December 26, 2014 marks the 10 year anniversary of the 9.1 Richter Scale earthquake that struck…
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