Past Emergencies

Explore Oxfam’s response to past emergencies

Crisis in Lebanon

On August 4, more than 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate held in a warehouse in Beirut’s port exploded, killing more than 145 people and making 300,000 homeless.

COVID-19 Crisis

Right now, Oxfam is providing clean water, soap and sanitation in the most vulnerable communities around the world and supporting women to have control over the decisions that affect their lives during this crisis.

Crisis in the Amazon

Cyclone Idai

Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe March 14-15, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and thousands more missing. It was estimated that more than 2.6 million people needed assistance in the aftermath.

Crisis in Cuba

On the night of Sunday, January 27, a powerful storm and tornado hit the Cuban capital region of La Habana. It is estimated that more than 500 000 people were affected.

Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami

Oxfam is well placed to be able to mobilize quickly in the aftermath of the second tsunami in the region in the past three months.

Crisis in South Sudan

The declaration of famine in South Sudan reflects the collective failure to heed the countless warnings of an ever-worsening situation. Oxfam is currently supporting people affected by the conflict with clean water, sanitation and emergency food aid, but the situation is dire. You can help.

Mexico Earthquake

Hurricane Irma

South Asia Floods

Hurricane Matthew

Cyclone Roanu impacts Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Ecuador Earthquake

Drought in Ethiopia

Indian Floods

South Asia Earthquake

Hurricane Patricia

Rebuilding Nepal

Burundi refugee crisis

Earthquake in Nepal - April 25, 2015

Cyclone Pam - Vanuatu

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit

Floods in Pakistan

Floods in India

Floods in South Asia

Ebola: How Oxfam and its partners are responding

Crisis in Gaza

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