When typhoons Matmo, Bualoi, and Kalmaegi brought storms and flooding to communities in Thai Nguyen and Da Nang, thousands of families faced damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods, and unsafe water. Over six months, and with support from the Australian Government, Oxfam and local partners worked across 11 communities to help people recover while strengthening local preparedness for future disasters.

In Solomon Islands, Oxfam’s Disaster READY partner, WARA has helped women to combine traditional knowledge, community-based disaster risk management, and financial preparedness, to help mitigate the impacts of disasters and climate change on their communities.

Erichom Bakery in Northwestern Kenya has become a community hub, breaking down stigma and providing support for people affected by HIV/AIDS. The bakery is also supporting a savings and loans association, in turn improving the nutrition and health of its members.

Through an innovative savings scheme, Pastor Roney and other community members in Vanuatu save money together in small amounts and lend to each other when needs arise

In Papua New Guinea, Disaster READY’s Climate Change Adaptation programs are increasing women’s economic empowerment, tackling food insecurity, and providing and income to support children’s education.

E-cash transfers are giving women in host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the chance to start their own small businesses, and to have greater control over their finances.