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Gaza Unplugged. Power cuts putting lives at risk in the strip.

12 March 2010

Half of Gaza city in a blackout. Credit: Karl Schembri/OxfamAs the migraine-inducing sounds of generators overwhelm the Gaza Strip, Karl Schembri discovers power cuts have caused much deeper disruptions, putting lives at risk.

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Haiti earthquake: £7.5 million raised in Scotland. Scotland's generosity rebuilds lives

11 March 2010

Children peer out from a hole of a makeshift shelter after the major earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January, 2010. Credit: REUTERS/Jorge Silva, courtesy of alertnet.orgPeople across Scotland have now donated almost £7.5 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

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Rare gold coin proves to be a real treasure for Oxfam store. Troon charity shop coins in almost £900

4 March 2010

Troon charity shop coins in almost £900. Credit: OxfamA rare gold coin donated to a Troon charity shop fetched a whopping £871 in an online auction this week. The Queen Victoria £5 gold piece, dated 1887, was handed to staff at the Oxfam Bookstore at 9B Church Street in Troon.

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Old clothes for a good cuppa? Now that's a Fairtrade!

22 February 2010

Fairtrade Tea by Cafédirect. Credit: OxfamOxfam shops in Scotland will be rewarding donors for their generosity with 40 free cups of tea each during Fairtrade Fortnight.

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Celtic fans can do their bit for Oxfam at the match. Supporters can bring donations to Dundee United game

19 February 2010

Celtic & Oxfam: Teaming up for Africa. Credit: OxfamFootball fans attending this Saturday's match between Celtic and Dundee United at Parkhead are being urged to bring along donations of clothes, books and other items to help back Celtic's partnership with Oxfam Scotland.

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Celtic's World Cup-bound stars back club's Oxfam partnership for Africa

18 February 2010

Celtic & Oxfam: Teaming up for Africa. Credit: OxfamCeltic stars Landry N’Guémo and Ki Sung Yueng today [Thursday] officially launched a partnership between their club, Celtic FC, and international aid agency Oxfam Scotland, aimed at fighting poverty in Africa in the year that the World Cup is hosted on the continent for the first time.

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Haiti: Kenny Rae. Credit: OxfamHaiti quake five weeks on. Scots aid worker says 'still a mountain to climb'
16 February 2010

Oxfam DIY. Credit: OxfamNew DIY look for Byres Road charity shop. Frightened Rabbit star helps re-launch Oxfam store with DJ set
15 February 2010

From Congo with Love. Credit: Rankin/OxfamFrom Congo with Love - Scots celebrity photographer Rankin teams up with Oxfam for Valentine's Day.
11 February 2010

The Robin Hood Tax - Oxfam Stunt. Credit: OxfamBe part of the world's greatest bank job
10 February 2010

World Cup star N’Guémo launches Celtic and Oxfam partnership
31 January 2010

Haiti: Account to MSPs. Credit: OxfamDEC Aid worker gives MSPs eyewitness account of devastation in Haiti
28 January 2010

Haiti: Oxfam Auction. Credit: RankinScots photographer Rankin joins Oxfam Haiti celebrity auction. Auction Here
25 January 2010

Haiti: Oxfam at Carrefour. Credit: Kenny Rae, OxfamScottish Oxfam Aid workers report on emergency response in aftermath of Haitian earthquake
24 January 2010

At North Berwick is 2.5 year old Esther Thomson from North Berwick and GMTV presenter Amanda Hamilton helping out with the collection, with the collection buckets. Credit: Sandy YoungAmanda Hamilton (GMTV, Something for the Weekend) urges Scots to get behind the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal
22 January 2010

Haiti: Earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince. Credit: Kenny Rae/OxfamBiggest Stars in British Music come together to raise funds for Haiti
22 January 2010

Haiti: Joint food distribution. Credit: Reuters AlertnetScots Aid Workers at Heart of Haiti Relief Operation
21 January 2010

Harry Potter book auctioned for Oxfam. Credit: OxfamOxfam shop receives a magical donation. First edition of The Philosopher's Stone auctioned for almost £1000
21 January 2010

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