Ferocious Cyclone Winston tears through Fiji As the scale of devastation wrought by Cyclone Winston in Fiji becomes apparent today, Oxfam is preparing to deploy staff to assist if needed.
Rich country governments put national interests ahead of world’s poorest The governments of rich states today cleared the way for the diversion of development aid away from the poorest.
The world’s poorest should not pay for the security and defense of Europe Governments across Europe are planning to divert scarce development aid budgets to cover security and defense costs, anti-poverty campaigners understand.
Central African Republic's new president must prioritize the issue of civilian protection - with the support of the international community Voters in Central African Republic will this Sunday vote in a new president whose first task must be to end the violence which continues to devastate t
UN report places correct emphasis on need for political solutions to crises In response to the publication of the UN Secretary General's report ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit, Oxfam deems the focus on political solutions corr
Civil society verdict on London Conference on Syria: ‘Now turn pledges into action' Oxfam and more than 30 non-governmental organizations have welcomed the ambition demonstrated at the ‘Supporting Syria And the Region' donor conference
Money for aid, though vital and welcome, will not solve the Syria crisis In response to billions of dollars being pledged by governments today to help Syrians engulfed in the country's conflict, Andy Baker, Regional Program M
Flatlining support for Syrians needs jolt at London conference Rich countries meeting in London this week must commit to real changes that will improve the lives of millions of Syrians.
Ebola funds impossible to track Six months after the International Conference on Ebola Recovery in New York, at least $1.9 billion worth of promised funds have not been delivered and
Millions at risk as Ethiopia suffers worst drought in a generation The Ethiopian government estimates that 10.2 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year after more than 12 months of erratic or failed