Oxfam blog

Stories about beating poverty with Oxfam, including ways to help by shopping second hand, campaigning, fundraising and more.

9 Jul 2025

7 unique teacher gift ideas
A man with a beard is standing and smiling at the camera. He is wearing a light beige suit jacket over a white dress shirt, with his hands behind his back.

27 Jun 2025

Taking pride in your estate planning
Salford, Greater Manchester, UK. 10.21.2023: Pro Palestinian protesters gather en masse outside BBC offices in Media City, Salford, in protest of broadcaster's coverage of Israel Palestine conflict.

25 Jun 2025

How do humanitarian crises become ‘hidden’?
Mx Jones waving pride flag

19 Jun 2025

Writing a Will is an act of care, love and defiance
An image of donations being handed to an Oxfam member of staff in an Oxfam high street shop

6 Jun 2025

5 tips for donating your preloved items to Oxfam
Pride flags and volunteer posters in window of Oxfam shop in Broad Street, Oxford,UK.

1 Jun 2025

Rollback of LGBTQIA+ rights a dangerous portent in the fight for equalities
Halima Begum in Sudan talking with Oxfam partners

16 Apr 2025

Sudan: the worst humanitarian crisis of all

22 Mar 2025

The right to water
A shot from above of two people peeling madarin oranges above a basket and bread.

18 Mar 2025

The importance of writing a will in Islam: Reflecting on faith and the future
Blurred photo of rain on a window

20 Feb 2025

Why do I feel soooo tired?
Two hands making a heart shape, with the sun behind

11 Feb 2025

Looking after your wellbeing as a campaigner
The richest 1% own almost half the worlds wealth - whilst 44% of the worlds population live in poverty

29 Jan 2025

5 reasons why we must tax the super-rich