Emergencies

We help people caught up in disasters and conflicts across the world, giving life-saving support to those most in need and helping people rebuild their communities.

Gaza city after heavy night of Israeli warplanes bombing. A woman walks in the foreground with a hand to her head.

What's happening in Gaza and Palestine?

The situation in Gaza and Palestine is fast-moving and at times confusing. Here's what's happening, and what you can do to help.

Find out about Gaza

A woman sits outside holding a young child in her arms, wrapped in bright patterned fabric. Nearby are cooking pots, collected firewood, and household items on the ground.

What's happening in Sudan?

Nearly 21 million people face violence and hunger in the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Diyaara stands in the farm that she used to provide food for her family.

What's happening in East Africa?

More than 28 million people across South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are fighting for their lives. It’s the worst hunger crisis in living memory.

Find out more

Donate to emergencies

75 year old Nadiya wears a purple scarf on her head and a navy puffer jacket and sorts though fire scorched pots and pans outside her home.

Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The war continues to take a devastating toll on civilians. Together with partners, Oxfam has reached 2.5 million people in the past four years through our Ukraine Humanitarian Response.

Oxfam's response

Fabeha Monir/ Oxfam

Two men walk past two water tanks holding umbrellas

Oxfam Emergency Response

When disaster strikes, Oxfam and partners are there.