Stories of hope
Every day, Oxfam is helping thousands of communities around the world work their own way out of poverty. Here are just a few of the people who we have reached — telling their stories, in their own words.
Find out more about a grassroots community project in DRC that is working with farmers in the region to build stronger and more resilient incomes.
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, communities are mobilising to protect themselves from the Ebola outbreak.
In rural Laos, Xingxa has built a thriving tailoring business to fashion a new future for herself.
In Kiribati, the LGBTQIA+ community is advocating for its rights.
In Garissa County, Kenya, communities are growing their resilience in the face of the climate crisis through starting small businesses.
Poasa is a member of Rainbow Pride Foundation supporting LGBTQIA+ people in Fiji.
In Cambodia, farming communities in the Pursat Province are switching from diesel power to solar energy to cultivate their crops.
In Cambodia, communities living along the Mekong rely upon the river for food, water, and income. They are working together to protect their local environments.
Limited land access made it challenging for communities to access affordable and nutritious food. Training provided to women and young people in Kampala and Soroti has supported them in adapting to their environment.
Your Zakat is an Amanah, safeguarding lives in the world's largest refugee camp.
Learn more about what global communities and Oxfam are doing to promote farming and leadership.
Magda explains how Oxfam's partners in Indonesia are tackling the effects of climate change.
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