Oxfam Unwrapped: Stronger communities

Since the 2021 Tigray and Amhara conflict, 1.8 million Ethiopians remain displaced due to conflict and drought.

Despite a ceasefire, millions, particularly women and children, remain in need of shelter, food, and water. Oxfam is working in partnership with communities to address these critical needs.

In Uganda, children like Peace are joining the ‘From Mines to School’ project to leave dangerous work in the gold mines and return to education.

Through accelerated learning, she’s catching up on missed years of school, rebuilding her confidence, and working toward her dream of becoming a nurse, helping her family and community thrive despite the challenges she once faced.

The Wefaq Association for Women and Child Care in Rafah is addressing critical hygiene needs by installing bathrooms in Gaza.

Buthaina Sobh, the Executive Director of Wefaq, is on the front lines of providing essential support during one of Gaza’s most challenging conflicts.

Despite the ongoing war, Buthaina and her association continue to offer safe spaces, psychological support, and direct aid, ensuring displaced women and children receive the care they need during these difficult times.

Oxfam and partners are working with communities in Malawi to rehabilitate water sources, support women and girls in knowing their rights, and provide disaster management support.

Ligineti Nayinayi, a survivor of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, lost everything when her house collapsed after days of relentless rain. Cash assistance, essential supplies, and immediate support enabled her to navigate this crisis.

In Yemen, Oxfam and local partners are helping communities access reliable, clean water through solar-powered water systems.

Rawya knows how difficult life can be when water is scarce. After years of conflict damaged water infrastructure, she and her family had to walk long distances to collect water and carry heavy containers home.

Through Oxfam's work with local partners, communities have gained cleaner, more reliable water supplies, helping to reduce the risk of disease and strengthen resilience during times of crisis.

In Cambodia, Oxfam and local partners are helping families access safe, reliable water closer to home.

Srey Ngor knows how difficult it can be when collecting water takes hours out of the day. In her village, families often travelled long distances to fetch water, leaving less time to earn a living and care for their children.

By working with Oxfam and local partners to build a solar-powered water system, families now have easier access to safe water and more time to support their wellbeing and livelihoods.

In Gaza, Oxfam and local partners are supporting families who have been displaced by conflict and are living in temporary shelters.

Rania experienced the challenges of displacement after she and her children were forced to leave their home and move to a camp, where limited privacy, shared bathrooms and water shortages made daily life difficult.

Oxfam and local partners have helped improve conditions by providing safer water and sanitation services, hygiene kits, repaired water networks and psychological support.

For over 20 years, Unwrapped has invested more than £45 million into vital projects – from clean water points to empowering women’s rights.

Together with partners, communities, volunteers, and supporters like you, we’re building a fairer, safer world. The exclusive artwork featured in this gift was created by Safrana, a local artist who teamed up with Oxfam to craft this one-of-a-kind piece.

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