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A passage to India
Oxfam donor David Morawetz visits a small fishing village in Puri to see his donation in action.
Comparative study of the impact of flood relief on livelihood outcomes in Gujarat state of India – draft (October 2007) (PDF 86KB)
This Oxfam Australia study assesses the impact of livelihood programs which were initiated to help communities affected by the 2005 and 2006 floods in Gujarat.
Back to work (August 2006) (PDF 136KB)
Oxfam's Marie Banu caught up with three Indian men and women who are busy getting back to work.
A voice for India's farmers (June 2006)
The plight of poor farmers in India is finally being heard.
Country Profile: India (June 2006)
From rags to respect (March 2006)
With no other option for work, thousands of women and children in India are forced to pick through rubbish just so they can earn enough money to survive. Oxfam Australia is helping them gain some respect and dignity and realise their rights.
Supporting India's tribes (September 2005)
In India, Irula tribal people are considered to be among the lowest level of society. Many of them have become bonded labour to rich landlords and boat owners.
Mariyamma's story (August 2005) (PDF 71KB)
Despite losing everything in the tsunami, Mariyamma has been able to revive her business thanks to a loan from Oxfam Australia.
Giving families hope (April 2005) (PDF 78KB)
Babini, Kumar and their two boys had just moved into their new home when the tsunami struck their village. Oxfam Australia helped the family by providing staple foodstuffs, essential kitchen items and livelihood grants.
Providing a lifeline (April 2005) (PDF 67KB)
Jayageetha's family was among the luckier tsunami survivors. While they lost all their belongings, their house was only partially destroyed. Oxfam Australia has helped families like theirs cope during the aftermath by providing food and essential items.
Helping feed families (April 2005) (PDF 42KB)
Selva Ghandi and her family fled their home as tsunami waters rose on all three sides of their village. They returned to find their house destroyed and all their belongings washed away. Oxfam Australia provided food to help Selva’s family endure the hardship.