Current emergencies
Oxfam is famous for helping people in crisis. Our teams are saving lives around the world, right now. Click on the map below to find out more.
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East Africa Food Crisis
Millions of people in East Africa are facing a humanitarian crisis driven by drought, conflict, and rising global food prices.
Crisis in Georgia
Fighting between Russia and Georgia in and around the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has caused mass displacement of ordinary people.
Myanmar (Burma) cyclone
A cyclone hit the Myanmar delta region in the early hours of Saturday 3 May. State media in Myanmar have reported a death toll of 78,000 to date.
Earthquake in China
A devastating earthquake hit southwestern China on Monday 12 May. It is thought that more than 50,000 people may have died in the 7.9-magnitude earthquake.
Gaza crisis
80 per cent of Gaza’s population are now dependent on food aid and Israel is limiting the amount of food and other humanitarian supplies entering Gaza.
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Crisis in Darfur and Chad
Conflict has driven thousands from their homes in Darfur and Chad. Oxfam is supporting 500,000 people forced to live in temporary camps.
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