Destroyed buildings in Gaza. Image: Marwan sawwaf/Alef MultiMedia/Oxfam
When an emergency hits, Oxfam is there.
Emergencies
We help people caught up in disasters and conflicts across the world, giving life-saving support to those most in need and helping people rebuild their communities.
Gaza crisis
The escalation in the conflict in Gaza continues to take a devastating toll on civilians.
Gaza crisis appeal
Your donation will help provide emergency food, clean water and hygiene kits, and repair water and wastewater networks.
What's happening in Gaza and Israel?
The situation in Gaza and Israel is fast-moving and at times confusing. Here's what's happening.
Gaza crisis: sign our petition
Join us as we call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire now.
Other emergencies
Southern Africa Food Crisis Appeal
Droughts caused by The El Nino (climate pattern) have led to a food crisis in Southern Africa. Oxfam in Southern Africa are responding with partners and local networks. Please donate what you can today.
East Africa Hunger Crisis
Millions of people in East Africa are facing extreme hunger – many on the brink of famine. This tragedy can be averted if we act now.
Yemen Crisis Appeal
Years of war and conflict in Yemen has left widespread cholera and emergency numbers of people in need of clean water and other basics.
Pakistan Floods Appeal
Homes, farms and infrastructure have been swept away in devasting floods. Lives have been lost. Please give whatever you can today.
Syria Appeal
Millions of people need humanitarian assistance. Oxfam is providing more than a million people with clean water in Syria each year.
Morocco Earthquake Appeal
You can help reach people affected by the earthquake in Morocco. Donate to the Morocco Earthquake Appeal today.
Cyclone Mocha
People were killed and infrastructure extensively destroyed when Cyclone Mocha hit western Myanmar on Sunday (14 May). Thousands of people are now displaced within the country.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Find out more about how Oxfam and partners are responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria.
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
In February 2022, war started in Ukraine. Since then, people in Ukraine have faced unimaginable suffering, with no signs of stopping. Regular waves of attacks on energy infrastructure continue to cause destruction.
Rohingya crisis appeal
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people fled Myanmar for Bangladesh. Oxfam is helping create long-term sustainable refugee camps there.
Crisis in the DRC
More than 3 million people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) because of armed conflict.
