Latest emergencies

West Africa Food Crisis »
Millions of people across West Africa face severe hunger due to erratic rains & poor harvests. Oxfam is working to help communities increase their resilience to the coming crisis, and getting ready to provide food assistance.

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East Africa Food Crisis »
A humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa is affecting more than 13 million people following the region’s worst drought in 60 years.

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Other emergencies

Ivory Coast and Liberia crisis »
Thousands of refugees have fled from Ivory Coast to neighboring countries, including Liberia, following a political crisis.

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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami »
A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on 11 March causing a major tsunami in the Pacific.

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Pakistan Floods »
An estimated 1 million people have been affected by serious flooding in Pakistan.

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Haiti Earthquake »
Thanks to your generosity, Oxfam Ireland was able to fund immediate relief work in Haiti, and is now focusing on rebuilding work.

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Emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo »
Years of conflict in the DRC have created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

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Delivering aid, fast

Each year more than 30 million people flee their homes as a result of conflict and natural disaster and over 500,000 people are killed in war. The Oxfam confederation is currently working in emergencies in over 30 countries around the world. Some are in the public eye; some are forgotten by the world’s media.

Oxfam launches an emergency response whenever lives, health, and livelihoods are threatened as a result of natural disasters or armed conflict. In emergencies people need help. Fast. We respond to humanitarian crisis anywhere in the world where we are confident we can save and protect lives.

After an emergency, and before

After an emergency, Oxfam remains for the long term, helping people rebuild their lives and restore livelihoods. In some countries, people cannot return home due to ongoing conflict. Oxfam works in camps for displaced people helping them to secure a basic livelihood, protection from violence and a voice.

Before emergencies happen, Oxfam prepares contingency plans, and works with local partners to increase their preparedness and ability to cope with disasters. This can mean literally raising villages beyond the reach of annual floodwaters, or strengthening houses in areas prone to hurricanes.

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