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Canadians are paying more—and getting less. Wildfires are forcing families from their homes. Heatwaves are becoming…
Photo Credit: Christian Harb Despite a ceasefire being in place since early March, the Israeli military…
Hamida and Samina Begum measure out rice at food bank–supported by Oxfam partner SKS–in a flood-prone…
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Oxfam to dispatch first shipment of aid to people following Ecuador quake
World-wide development organization Oxfam will send its first shipment of aid tomorrow to those people most affected from the 7.8 earthquake that struck Ecuador last Saturday. Oxfam has already deployed a 7-person team consisting of water, sanitation and hygiene experts, as well as logisticians, to determine the most effective way to mount its humanitarian response.…
Lampedusa 1 year on: EU still failing to deal with migration crisis as death toll rises
Despite 800 people drowning off Lampedusa in the Mediterranean on this day last year, Europe is still failing to deal effectively with the migration crisis. Vulnerable people seeking safety and dignity remain at risk of death, torture and exploitation as they try to reach and cross the Mediterranean to then face a legal limbo once…
Oxfam responding to major earthquake in Ecuador
Oxfam is responding to a major earthquake off the coast of Ecuador. We will shortly be sending teams to the area to assess the extent of damage and how Oxfam can best assist the Government response. This was a very strong earthquake that has already claimed dozens of lives. With strong aftershocks still going on…
Slight increase in development aid not sufficient to lift people out of poverty
Oxfam Canada comments on OECD figures on development aid: Slight increase in development aid not sufficient to lift people out of poverty Development aid has reached an all-time high, according to figures released today by the OECD. However, with 900 million people still living in extreme poverty much more needs to be done: only a handful of countries…