Oxfam in Africa
@oxfaminafrica.bsky.social
A global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty/ Un mouvement mondial de personnes qui travaillent pour lutter contre la pauvreté
Following the rise of violence in eastern #DRC, thousands of civilians are fleeing Uvira and its surroundings. Oxfam is scaling up its operations.
December 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Following the rise of violence in eastern #DRC, thousands of civilians are fleeing Uvira and its surroundings. Oxfam is scaling up its operations.
Time to Go From Idea to Impact! Young leaders, this is your moment! ✊🏾 The #aueuyouthactionlab Grants are here!
Got a game-changing idea that empowers youth through entrepreneurship ? Apply now for a grant to turn your vision into action. ➡ aueuyouth.com/entrepreneur...
Got a game-changing idea that empowers youth through entrepreneurship ? Apply now for a grant to turn your vision into action. ➡ aueuyouth.com/entrepreneur...
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Time to Go From Idea to Impact! Young leaders, this is your moment! ✊🏾 The #aueuyouthactionlab Grants are here!
Got a game-changing idea that empowers youth through entrepreneurship ? Apply now for a grant to turn your vision into action. ➡ aueuyouth.com/entrepreneur...
Got a game-changing idea that empowers youth through entrepreneurship ? Apply now for a grant to turn your vision into action. ➡ aueuyouth.com/entrepreneur...
In Sekota #Ethiopia, Achewach turned tiny savings from her self-help group into a small business, confidence, and a new identity as a businesswoman. At home, the additional income also meant a change in shared household roles. ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/blogs... @oxfaminethiopia.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In Sekota #Ethiopia, Achewach turned tiny savings from her self-help group into a small business, confidence, and a new identity as a businesswoman. At home, the additional income also meant a change in shared household roles. ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/blogs... @oxfaminethiopia.bsky.social
Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, as massive aid cuts have forced humanitarian programmes to significantly scale down. Donors provided lowest aid funding ever in 2025, since country created. ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, as massive aid cuts have forced humanitarian programmes to significantly scale down. Donors provided lowest aid funding ever in 2025, since country created. ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
A fairer, more sustainable future is possible but only if the biggest polluters, who’ve fuelled this crisis while growing richer, finally pay for the damage they’ve caused and support the communities on the frontlines to survive, rebuild, and thrive. #COP30 #MakeRichPollutersPay
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A fairer, more sustainable future is possible but only if the biggest polluters, who’ve fuelled this crisis while growing richer, finally pay for the damage they’ve caused and support the communities on the frontlines to survive, rebuild, and thrive. #COP30 #MakeRichPollutersPay
🇺🇳📢 TODAY! UN Tax Convention Civil Society Side Event
Take part in these discussions on the published drafts and reflections on what a fair, inclusive, and equitable international tax system for sustainable development looks like.
🕑13:15 - 14:15 EAT
🗓Nov 12
📍CR1, UN Nairobi
Take part in these discussions on the published drafts and reflections on what a fair, inclusive, and equitable international tax system for sustainable development looks like.
🕑13:15 - 14:15 EAT
🗓Nov 12
📍CR1, UN Nairobi
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🇺🇳📢 TODAY! UN Tax Convention Civil Society Side Event
Take part in these discussions on the published drafts and reflections on what a fair, inclusive, and equitable international tax system for sustainable development looks like.
🕑13:15 - 14:15 EAT
🗓Nov 12
📍CR1, UN Nairobi
Take part in these discussions on the published drafts and reflections on what a fair, inclusive, and equitable international tax system for sustainable development looks like.
🕑13:15 - 14:15 EAT
🗓Nov 12
📍CR1, UN Nairobi
Ahead of #COP30, Oxfam is calling out rich nations for their climate inaction❗️
After nearly three decades, COP30 must not be another summit of lip service. Wealthy nations must submit ambitious climate plans and pay up the climate finance they owe. #makerichpolluterspay
After nearly three decades, COP30 must not be another summit of lip service. Wealthy nations must submit ambitious climate plans and pay up the climate finance they owe. #makerichpolluterspay
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Ahead of #COP30, Oxfam is calling out rich nations for their climate inaction❗️
After nearly three decades, COP30 must not be another summit of lip service. Wealthy nations must submit ambitious climate plans and pay up the climate finance they owe. #makerichpolluterspay
After nearly three decades, COP30 must not be another summit of lip service. Wealthy nations must submit ambitious climate plans and pay up the climate finance they owe. #makerichpolluterspay
🚨 G20 Expert Committee report sounds the alarm: inequality is a GLOBAL EMERGENCY. If we let it spiral, the rich will write the rules.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
👉 Read more: g20.org/g20-media/la...
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
👉 Read more: g20.org/g20-media/la...
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🚨 G20 Expert Committee report sounds the alarm: inequality is a GLOBAL EMERGENCY. If we let it spiral, the rich will write the rules.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
👉 Read more: g20.org/g20-media/la...
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
👉 Read more: g20.org/g20-media/la...
#Sudan & #SouthSudan - We stand in solidarity with people facing hunger, displacement & violence.
We continue to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries and call for an end to the mass-scale violence and atrocities against civilians by all warring sides ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
We continue to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries and call for an end to the mass-scale violence and atrocities against civilians by all warring sides ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#Sudan & #SouthSudan - We stand in solidarity with people facing hunger, displacement & violence.
We continue to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries and call for an end to the mass-scale violence and atrocities against civilians by all warring sides ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
We continue to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries and call for an end to the mass-scale violence and atrocities against civilians by all warring sides ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
🌍 The Global South must not leave Africa to face inequality alone. Let’s show unity for justice and fair taxation – with South Africa leading the #G20, the time is now. Cyril Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion to #TaxTheSuperRich
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🌍 The Global South must not leave Africa to face inequality alone. Let’s show unity for justice and fair taxation – with South Africa leading the #G20, the time is now. Cyril Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion to #TaxTheSuperRich
The emissions of the richest vastly outweigh the poorest. Every day the richest 0.1% emit 800kg of CO2, while the poorest 50% emit just 2kg.
Same pollution. Different worlds. But only one pays the price. 👉 Read more africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
#MakeRichPollutersPay
Same pollution. Different worlds. But only one pays the price. 👉 Read more africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
#MakeRichPollutersPay
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The emissions of the richest vastly outweigh the poorest. Every day the richest 0.1% emit 800kg of CO2, while the poorest 50% emit just 2kg.
Same pollution. Different worlds. But only one pays the price. 👉 Read more africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
#MakeRichPollutersPay
Same pollution. Different worlds. But only one pays the price. 👉 Read more africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
#MakeRichPollutersPay
The climate crisis is deeply unequal. Communities in the majority world, women, girls & Indigenous peoples are paying the price for the greed of a powerful few.
Ahead of #COP30, we call on governments to cut emissions & dismantle the power of the super-rich ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Ahead of #COP30, we call on governments to cut emissions & dismantle the power of the super-rich ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The climate crisis is deeply unequal. Communities in the majority world, women, girls & Indigenous peoples are paying the price for the greed of a powerful few.
Ahead of #COP30, we call on governments to cut emissions & dismantle the power of the super-rich ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Ahead of #COP30, we call on governments to cut emissions & dismantle the power of the super-rich ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
A person from the richest 0.1% produces more carbon pollution in a day than someone in the bottom 50% produces all year🔥 Our new report exposes how the super-rich are using their influence to keep the world hooked on fossil fuels. africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A person from the richest 0.1% produces more carbon pollution in a day than someone in the bottom 50% produces all year🔥 Our new report exposes how the super-rich are using their influence to keep the world hooked on fossil fuels. africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
🆕En #RCA, #RDC, #Mali et #SoudanduSud, des millions de civils sont menacés par les conflits armés, malgré la présence de missions de maintien de la paix. Notre rapport montre l’écart entre attentes des populations & capacités réelles des acteurs censés les protéger ➡ africa.oxfam.org/fr/latest/pu...
October 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🆕En #RCA, #RDC, #Mali et #SoudanduSud, des millions de civils sont menacés par les conflits armés, malgré la présence de missions de maintien de la paix. Notre rapport montre l’écart entre attentes des populations & capacités réelles des acteurs censés les protéger ➡ africa.oxfam.org/fr/latest/pu...
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s commit to breaking the cycle of food crises in Africa. By investing in small-scale farmers, especially women, and pushing for climate action & fair food systems, we can build a future free from hunger.
October 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s commit to breaking the cycle of food crises in Africa. By investing in small-scale farmers, especially women, and pushing for climate action & fair food systems, we can build a future free from hunger.
📢 25 years after Women, Peace and Security pledge, governments have spent billions on arms but just 0.1% of aid reaches women’s rights groups.
Feminist peace hasn’t failed, it’s been betrayed. #handsoffourspaces
Read more here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Feminist peace hasn’t failed, it’s been betrayed. #handsoffourspaces
Read more here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
October 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📢 25 years after Women, Peace and Security pledge, governments have spent billions on arms but just 0.1% of aid reaches women’s rights groups.
Feminist peace hasn’t failed, it’s been betrayed. #handsoffourspaces
Read more here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Feminist peace hasn’t failed, it’s been betrayed. #handsoffourspaces
Read more here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
📅 Join us at the 13th Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation. Hear from experts and researchers across Africa as they unpack the crucial links between financial transparency, taxing high-net-worth individuals, and tackling IFFs. Register now ➡ us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W...
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📅 Join us at the 13th Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation. Hear from experts and researchers across Africa as they unpack the crucial links between financial transparency, taxing high-net-worth individuals, and tackling IFFs. Register now ➡ us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W...
Two thirds of climate finance to Global South is loans, as rich countries profiteer from climate crisis. 💰
Our newest research finds that poor and climate vulnerable countries are paying back 7 US dollars for every 5 dollars they receive.
Read more here 👉 africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Our newest research finds that poor and climate vulnerable countries are paying back 7 US dollars for every 5 dollars they receive.
Read more here 👉 africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
October 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Two thirds of climate finance to Global South is loans, as rich countries profiteer from climate crisis. 💰
Our newest research finds that poor and climate vulnerable countries are paying back 7 US dollars for every 5 dollars they receive.
Read more here 👉 africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Our newest research finds that poor and climate vulnerable countries are paying back 7 US dollars for every 5 dollars they receive.
Read more here 👉 africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
La transition énergétique est en marche, mais ce sont les pays du monde majoritaire qui paient le prix fort alors que les pays riches en tirent les bénéfices.
👉 Lisez notre rapport pour découvrir comment nous pouvons reprendre le contrôle de notre avenir énergétique africa.oxfam.org/fr/node/221
👉 Lisez notre rapport pour découvrir comment nous pouvons reprendre le contrôle de notre avenir énergétique africa.oxfam.org/fr/node/221
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
La transition énergétique est en marche, mais ce sont les pays du monde majoritaire qui paient le prix fort alors que les pays riches en tirent les bénéfices.
👉 Lisez notre rapport pour découvrir comment nous pouvons reprendre le contrôle de notre avenir énergétique africa.oxfam.org/fr/node/221
👉 Lisez notre rapport pour découvrir comment nous pouvons reprendre le contrôle de notre avenir énergétique africa.oxfam.org/fr/node/221
The energy transition doesn’t have to be built on exploitation. It can be fair. It can be just.
👉 Read our new report to explore how we can reclaim our energy future: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/un...
#Endclimatecolonialism #makerichpolluterspay
👉 Read our new report to explore how we can reclaim our energy future: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/un...
#Endclimatecolonialism #makerichpolluterspay
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The energy transition doesn’t have to be built on exploitation. It can be fair. It can be just.
👉 Read our new report to explore how we can reclaim our energy future: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/un...
#Endclimatecolonialism #makerichpolluterspay
👉 Read our new report to explore how we can reclaim our energy future: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/un...
#Endclimatecolonialism #makerichpolluterspay
This is what an unjust transition looks like. Tesla's profits soar, while the people and communities supplying the minerals face poverty, unsafe work and environmental harm.
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This is what an unjust transition looks like. Tesla's profits soar, while the people and communities supplying the minerals face poverty, unsafe work and environmental harm.
For every #ElectricVehicle that contains about 3kg of cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tesla makes around $3,150 in profit. The #DRC government receives less than $10 in royalties. And the average miner earns just $7.
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
For every #ElectricVehicle that contains about 3kg of cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tesla makes around $3,150 in profit. The #DRC government receives less than $10 in royalties. And the average miner earns just $7.
Rich, polluting nations must take full responsibility for their role in the global climate crisis & proportionately contribute to tackling its consequences, especially in the frontline nations and communities where climate change is wreaking havoc. ➡️ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
September 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Rich, polluting nations must take full responsibility for their role in the global climate crisis & proportionately contribute to tackling its consequences, especially in the frontline nations and communities where climate change is wreaking havoc. ➡️ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
Rich polluting nations meet only 4% of East Africa's climate finance needs. Oxfam, #IGAD & the Federation of African Journalists discussed the report ahead of the #ACS2 in #Addis Ababa. Find the report here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/publi... #ClimateAction
September 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Rich polluting nations meet only 4% of East Africa's climate finance needs. Oxfam, #IGAD & the Federation of African Journalists discussed the report ahead of the #ACS2 in #Addis Ababa. Find the report here ➡ africa.oxfam.org/latest/publi... #ClimateAction
East Africa is facing some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis. In 2024 alone, over 63 million people across 7 countries in the region experienced severe food insecurity. The climate crisis is deepening inequality ➡️ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...
September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
East Africa is facing some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis. In 2024 alone, over 63 million people across 7 countries in the region experienced severe food insecurity. The climate crisis is deepening inequality ➡️ africa.oxfam.org/latest/press...