“Widespread destruction” in the district of the Gurkhas as Oxfam trucks in aid by land for the first time from India
Emergencies
Improving disaster relief in the Pacific
Award sees Oxfam team up with Deloitte New Zealand to improve disaster relief in the Pacific
Oxfam assesses immediate needs of tropical storm Hagupit evacuees in Samar
Oxfam rapid assessment teams have been deployed to survey the immediate needs of evacuees forced to flee tropical storm Hagupit, and ensure those who lost their homes don’t lose their health as well.
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Philippines assesses damage wrought by Typhoon Hagupit
As Typhoon Hagupit slowly pushes its way across the Philippines, Oxfam is working to ensure clean water and sanitation for affected communities and the hundreds of thousands of people seeking refuge in evacuation centres.
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Mistrust and confusion allow Ebola to thrive
Mistrust, rumour and myths about the origin and spread of Ebola are allowing the disease to thrive.
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Floods in South Asia
Millions of people across South Asia have been affected by the massive floods of August and September 2014.
