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OXFAM

British  
/ ˈɒksfæm /

acronym

  1. Oxford Committee for Famine Relief

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"You know a huge amount of our effort is spent negotiating for the smallest crumbs, like a crossing to reopen or a few litres of fuel. So, progress towards recovery is limited and almost not there, really," says Bushra Khalidi, Policy Lead for Oxfam, based in Ramallah.

From BBC

The drought also affected a vast stretch of land across East Africa, leaving some 26 million people "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, according to humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

From BBC

Oxfam, which has also seen some of its staff detained by the Houthis, is calling for enhanced global action to address the "dire and rapidly deteriorating" humanitarian needs in the north.

From BBC

Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, added: "Progress, albeit against weakened climate ambition, is undoubtedly positive, but beneath the surface lies a clear warning: long-term plans lack credibility, cash and a clear route to delivery."

From BBC

“And the Winner Is,” serves as a fundraiser for Oxfam, which works to relieve global poverty.

From Los Angeles Times