This World Humanitarian Day, following a recent airstrike on a school bus, Alexandros Yiannopoulos explains why Oxfam is calling for a ceasefire to protect civilians in Yemen. In Northern Yemen …
Oxfam’s humanitarian superwomen in Somaliland,Tanzania and DRC
She Leads AfricaThree inspiring young local Oxfam humanitarian workers, talk about their lives and their commitment to providing aid to vulnerable communities.
Lighting up the lives of Rohingya Refugees
Rachel HastieOxfam and partners at Loughborough University are looking at how lighting can be used to reduce the perceived risk of gender based violence around water and sanitation facilities in camps.
Introducing the new Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action
Tess Dico-YoungFor World Humanitarian Day Tess Dico-Young reflects on the process of producing the new, improved, IASC Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action. Huge shifts have occurred in the humanitarian sector and …
If we don’t make sacrifices, who will?
Cecilia KidenOxfam emergency team leader Cecilia shares her experiences on the front line in South Sudan. I’ve seen a lot in my job. As an emergency responder, I am usually close …
Pushing for peace in Gaza
Alison MartinLife-saving aid destined for water, sanitation and health care is being blocked from reaching Gaza. Alison Martin reflects on the impact of new restrictions as explained in our joint agency …
The number to focus on this World Refugee Day
Fionna SmythThis World Refugee Day, Head of Humanitarian Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, Fionna Smyth, reflects on the recent UNHCR refugee figures and reminds us of those who are seeking safety in …
Technology in humanitarian programming: agility vs standardisation
Laura Eldon and Anna KondakhchyanLaura Eldon and Anna Kondakhchyan reflect on how new technologies are used in humanitarian work, and share learning from Oxfam’s experiences. Here at Oxfam, we are passionate about the potential …
10 tips for working with communities on Ebola response
Marion O'Reilly, Eva Niederberger and Suzanne FerronFollowing the news of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC, here’s a summary of lessons learned from Oxfam’s community engagement during the 2014–15 Ebola response in Sierra Leone and Liberia. …