Health

Stopping disease spreading in cramped camp conditions is about more than laying on water and toilets. So, we train ‘health promoters’, who alert people to the new risks they may face, and give advice on hygiene. It’s simple, but life-saving. Learn more about our health promotion work

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Protection

In emergencies, Oxfam does all it can to keep people safe. Sometimes, lives are directly threatened, especially during conflicts. Whenever we can, we try to use our influence to reduce violence – by lobbying governments and warring parties. Learn more about our protection work

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Food

People go hungry for many reasons. It may be long-term poverty or a short-term crisis. Food aid is sometimes the answer – but for us, it’s usually about stopping people becoming destitute. Learn more about our food security and nutrition work

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Reducing risk

Often badly housed and making meagre livings, poor people are at particular risk from natural hazards like earthquakes and floods. We work with vulnerable communities worldwide, helping them organise, plan, and prepare to deal with disasters. Learn more about our disaster risk reduction work

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Gender

Women are especially vulnerable during emergencies. They have extra family responsibilities, face greater threat of violence, and often must battle discrimination to get what they need. Oxfam makes sure both women and men benefit from its work. Learn more about our gender work

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