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

Protest outside of Westminster - a line of people holding a banner that says Red Line for Gaza

28 Aug 2025

What's it like going on a march?
A large crowd of people participate in a climate protest, with one prominent sign showing flames around Earth that reads, "OUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE."

20 Aug 2025

How to make a climate justice placard
An iron-on patch in the shape of a tabby cat.

20 Aug 2025

How to iron on patches: A step-by-step guide
The Climate Coalition outside of Westminster all holding banners

14 Jul 2025

Act Now Change Forever: Who knew lobbying your MP could be so much fun?

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