Previous emergencies
Sumatra earthquake
September 2009 - A devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra in September 2009, killing at least 1,000 people and affecting more than 1 million people. Oxfam delivered clean water and shelter as well as providing over 40,000 tarpaulins, plus tool kits and clothes.
East Asia floods
September 2009 - Flooding caused by Typhoon Ketsana in September 2009 forced thousands of people from their homes and caused widespread damage across Southeast Asia. Oxfam launched an immediate responses to help those affected by the devastating flooding in the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.
East India floods
August 2008 - Devastating floods uprooted millions of people from their homes in the east Indian state of Bihar.
Cyclone in Myanmar
May 2008 - Cyclone Nargis hit the Myanmar delta region in May 2008, washing away entire communities. Despite the challenges, Oxfam provided immediate and longer-term assistance to over 500,000 people.
Hunger in Ethiopia
2008 - The failure of seasonal rains and onset of drought led to severe food shortages across large parts of Ethiopia. Oxfam supported more than 500,000 vulnerable women, men and children by providing water, food, and a means of earning a living.
Cyclone in Bangladesh
November 2007 -- More than eight million people were affected when Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh. Oxfam's response focused on ensuring people had shelter and food, and on rebuilding livelihoods.
Flooding in PNG
November 2007 -- At least 70,000 people were affected when Cyclone Guba hit Papua New Guinea's Oro province. Oxfam provided emergency shelter, water and sanitation facilities and health promotion activities.
Tsunami in Solomon Islands
April 2007 -- Tsunami waves swamped coastlines of the Western Province islands in the Solomon Islands. Oxfam provided emergency shelter, restored water and sanitation facilities, and worked to reduce the incidence of water borne disease
Violence in East Timor
May 2006 – Outbreaks of violence forced thousand of people from their homes and into camps. Oxfam provided Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in camps and worked with the government to support the safe and sustainable return of internally displaced people.
Asia floods
August 2007 -- 20 million people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal were affected by flooding. Oxfam provided nearly 500,000 people with essential items such as shelter, food, clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene kits.
Crisis in the Middle East
August 2006 – Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Oxfam began expanding its work with partners in Lebanon, Gaza, Israel and beyond to provide clean water, sanitation and public hygiene promotion to people affected by the fighting. Oxfam continues to work in the region.
Indonesia earthquake
May 2006 – An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck central Java near Yogyakarta on 27 May 2006, resulting in one of the greatest losses of housing from an earthquake in the past hundred years. Oxfam supplied emergency shelter and provided basic tools and materials to help people clean up the rubble and start to rebuild their lives.
South Asia earthquake
October 2005 – An earthquake in Kashmir affected more than five million people. Oxfam helped some one million people during the emergency phase, providing clean water and sanitation, appropriate shelter for winter conditions, and livelihoods support.. Oxfam International continues to work with affected communities in the region.
Asian tsunami
December 2004 - Oxfam closed the final elements of its tsunami aid programme in 2009. This was Oxfam's largest aid effort in its entire history – delivering aid to 2.5 million people in seven countries. Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in better conditions than they were before the tsunami thanks to the generosity of people around the world.
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