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Hunger and famine crises
Man-made crises and severe drought have pushed countless families to the brink of starvation, but fast action now can save lives.
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Where's all the money?
Developing countries are producing trillions of dollars in oil and minerals each year, generating massive revenues that could help build schools, hospitals, and roads.
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Nepal Earthquakes
The powerful earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015 took thousands of lives and reduced entire communities to rubble.
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Oil, gas and mining industries: Women's rights at risk
It’s a 21st-century paradox: Countries endowed with oil, gas, and mineral resources frequently suffer in poverty—and women are disproportionately affected.
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Haiti Progress Report 2014
On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake hit Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, killing 220,000 people, injuring 300,000, and severely damaging great swaths of the city. While enormous challenges remain as the country continues its recovery, Oxfam is committed to helping Haitians and their government build a stronger, more resilient nation.
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Inequality and Extreme Poverty
The rigged rules of our economic and political system hold our economy back and make it tough for hardworking people to get ahead. But there are practical, smart reforms that will help reduce inequality and level the playing field—so people everywhere can prosper.
