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Emergency Work

Emergency work

We deliver immediate life-saving assistance to people affected by natural disasters or conflict, and help to build their resilience to future disasters.

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Conflict in D. R. Congo

An upsurge of fighting in eastern Congo has seen an estimated 250,000 people flee their homes since late January. Oxfam is expanding its emergency response to provide support to an additional 150,000 people.
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Southern Sudan

Although Oxfam Great Britain (GB) had to leave northern Sudan in March 2009 Oxfam GB continues to work in southern Sudan. Oxfam Japan supports Oxfam GB's water and sanitation project in Western Equatoria State, Southern Sudan.
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Check out the Emergency Fact File which explains how Oxfam works to deliver aid as quickly as possible to the people who need it.

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