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Iraq

In Iraq, Oxfam's focus is on strengthening the capacity of Iraqi civil society organisations and meeting the needs of vulnerable people in Al Anbar province.

Intro

Coping with ongoing insecurity

Since the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, chronic insecurity disrupts every aspect of daily life for people in Iraq.

Al Anbar province, where Oxfam works in western Iraq, is one of the areas worst hit by lawlessness and violence. Due to the difficulty of working in such an insecure and uncertain environment, our work in Iraq is carried out through our partner organisations working in the country.

How Oxfam is helping

We are building the capacity of Iraqi civil society organisations by training and equipping aid workers to make a positive contribution towards Iraq's future. We also help meet the immediate needs of those in areas worst-hit by violent uprisings, for example, by renovating and equipping primary health care clinics.