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Hurricane Irma: Oxfam assists the poorest people hardest hit by disaster
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Oxfam and its Caribbean partner organizations are helping the most vulnerable people who have lost their homes and livelihoods to recover from the disaster, including ensuring access to clean water and basic sanitation. Irma’s severe flooding and strong winds caused considerable damage to people’s homes, infrastructure and agricultural production.…
Hurricane Irma: Oxfam collaborates with Cuban authorities to assess and mitigate damage
Oxfam has been working with the Cuban authorities to develop one of the most effective disaster prevention and response systems in the Caribbean. Oxfam’s risk management projects on the island strengthened early warning capacity, helping the most vulnerable residents and their communities to better prepare for Irma’s wrath. In response to Irma’s threat, Cuba’s National…
Oxfam Responds to Urgent Needs of People Fleeing Conflict to Bangladesh
“Oxfam is deeply concerned about the plight of more than 160,000 civilians who have crossed the border into Bangladesh, and countless others caught up in the conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar resulting in a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Every day, thousands of people are taking the dangerous journey across the border, and due to access restrictions…
Hurricane Irma: Oxfam assessing damage in Haiti and Dominican Republic
Hurricane Irma caused widespread damage in Haiti and Dominican Republic overnight. Oxfam teams will immediately asses the needs of the most vulnerable people in the hardest-hit areas, mainly in the north of both countries. “We believe the worst of the hurricane has passed and people here hope to have fortunately escaped the worst,” said Oxfam’s…