As we launch our WASH Impact Series, Oxfam’s Quality Assurance Project Manager, James Brown introduces a new global initiative to help organisations focus on achieving quality in humanitarian WASH responses. …
Can selling water and sanitation services to people living in poverty be inclusive and equitable?
Tom WildmanTom Wildman, Oxfam GB’s Senior Advisor on WASH Market Development, outlines the debate that took place at this year’s Water & Health Conference, and summarises the key areas where differing …
Handwashing innovation
Joel TrotterJoel Trotter describes how it feels to see Oxfam’s brand-new handwashing kit tested, refined, and ready to go into action. Oxfam’s Promotion and Practice Handwashing Kit is a robust, user-friendly …
Reinventing the toilet
Brian McSorelyBrian McSorley on Oxfam’s contribution to ensuring the poorest people on the planet have access to a loo. Earlier this month, Bill Gates stood up to address an international conference …
Our key takeaways from Stockholm World Water Week
Jola Miziniak and Tom WildmanThis year at World Water Week has always given lots of food for thought on how to manage water for productive and domestic use, as well as finding a balance …
The future of humanitarian water provision is solar
Brian McSorelyFor World Water Week, Oxfam Engineering Adviser Brian McSorley reflects on the achievements of the Global Solar Water Initiative and the potential of solar water pumps to transform lives and …
No one should be too poor to drink clean water
Lousie MedlandFor World Water Week Louise Medland reflects on the stark global inequalities in access to water and sanitation, and outlines some of the Oxfam programmes which are improving services for …
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 …
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. …
Gaza is dying in front of everybody
Tim HolmesTim Holmes reports back on his recent visit to Gaza and reflects on the challenges people living there face in their daily lives. A powerful smell hit me as I …