Oxfam blog

Stories about beating poverty with Oxfam, including ways to help by shopping second hand, campaigning, fundraising and more.

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20 Feb 2025

Why do I feel soooo tired?
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11 Feb 2025

Looking after your wellbeing as a campaigner
The richest 1% own almost half the worlds wealth - whilst 44% of the worlds population live in poverty

29 Jan 2025

5 reasons why we must tax the super-rich

2 Dec 2024

What happened at the G20?
Activists are holding a giant banner at COP29 that says 'Pay up, Pay up, Make polluters pay'

29 Nov 2024

So, what happened at COP29?
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25 Nov 2024

The private jets leaving COP29 are the ultimate symbol of climate injustice.
Cynthia looks into the camera. Behind her is the beach and the sea with rocks jutting out of it.

1 Oct 2024

I will not go down without a fight for climate justice
Business jet airplane flying on a high altitude above the clouds

18 Sep 2024

We need higher taxes on private jets and superyachts, here’s why
Climate activist, Joyce Koech, stands among recently planted mangroves as part of her pioneering restoration project in Mombasa, Kenya.

5 Sep 2024

From Passion to Action: A Journey in Activism
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26 Jul 2024

Get a £5 M&S voucher when you donate with Oxfam x M&S ‘Another Life’ scheme

13 Jun 2024

Why Oxfam is involved in a court case on UK arms sales to Israel
A man looks serious holding a poker for a bread oven with his family in the background.

24 Apr 2024

Things you need to know about famine