Oxfam in East Africa

@OxfamEAfrica

The official Oxfam International platform influencing change in Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda

Nairobi, Kenya
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Joined June 2010
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    Jun 20

    More than 750,000 people have fled the violence in the DRC. Uganda hosts the largest number of them, more than 285,000. With local and international partners, we're assisting some of the most vulnerable communities in both of these countries.

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    Jun 20

    More than half of refugees are children under the age of 18. They deserve a safe place to call home - with their families.

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  3. Jun 20

    Did you know that is the 2nd top refugee hosting country in the world? 1.4 million people mainly from South Sudan and DRC now call this East African country home.

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  4. Jun 19

    These are the terrible stories of scores of -ese forced to flee their homes after fighting erupted in Leer& Mayendit.

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  5. Jun 18

    What is it like to leave everything you know behind to save your life? This we are telling the stories of women and men who recently escaped brutal violence in Leer and Mayendit in .

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  6. Jun 14

    ' is only one of the numerous and serious humanitarian crises in which people in are caught up without any kind of aid." DONATE today and help us provide food and water to millions in need.

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    Jun 12

    We're ramping up our Ebola response in the DRC, aiming to reach 40,000 people in first 3 months. In addition to our sanitation and awareness activities we have now started food distribution with & to support the most affected.

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    Jun 11

    Tune into and join our own in the discussion on inequality. - How does it reflect in our national budget? - What can the government do to address inequality and deliver shared prosperity?

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  9. Jun 6

    “Our global economy is generating extreme wealth on the backs of the poorest women—women who sew our clothes, grow our food and raise our children. This must end.'' -

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    Jun 3

    Access to clean is a fundamental . RT if you agree.

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  11. May 30

    What does a simple latrine have to do with a refugee child's education? Our communications officer shares more from Rhino refugee camp, northern .

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  12. May 30

    'Why I’m starting to think peace in is possible'. Interesting perspective from Simon, a South Sudanese refugee who was in the recent peace talks in Addis.

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  13. May 29

    Did you know that globally, women carry out between two and 10 times more than men? Gvts should do more to recognize, reduce and redistribute unpaid care work for women and make economies work better for them.

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  14. May 25

    If you aren't here yet, join us now as we listen to -ese seek solutions that will deliver lasting peace to their country.

    In 4 days, women in will come together in an inaugural virtual summit seeking solutions the end the war. Show your support and join the live stream from 2pm EAT. More details here:
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    May 25

    Some powerful words from Mary Robinson here. RT if you agree that women are vital to peace in South Sudan

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  16. May 24

    We completely agree @chante_munchkin. Building capacities will help institutions and communities to take the lead in making the change they want to see!

    There is need for donors to shift to beyond supporting projects only to core institutional development
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    May 22

    In DC today, 's Paul Coward told event - "no way we can do oil activities in without consent" - read more on testing Free, Prior and Informed Consent

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  18. May 21

    In 4 days, women in will come together in an inaugural virtual summit seeking solutions the end the war. Show your support and join the live stream from 2pm EAT. More details here:

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    May 17

    The UN declared May 20 2018 the first ever World Bee Day. Oxfam in Ethiopia has been supporting honey value chain development projects since 2013 and we are happy to be taking part in Ethiopia's National Honey Festival on this important day.

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  20. May 14

    Did you know that in a refugee camp is 40-90% cheaper than a diesel generator? A cost effective and sustainable way in providing water.

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