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A boy plays in front of his home destroyed by Cyclone Nargis. Credit: REUTERS/Stringer, courtesy of alertnet.org

Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone

A devastating cyclone struck Myanmar (formerly Burma) on Saturday 3 May, killing at least 78,000 people.

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Residents look for signs of survivors among the rubble of a collapsed building at the township of Hanwang. Photo: REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA), courtesy of alertnet.org

Earthquake in China

A major earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday 12 May. It is thought that more than 50,000 people may have died in the 7.9-magnitude quake.

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Wear your humanity with pride

Oxfam is launching a range of 'ethical boutiques' featuring designer labels and sustainably-sourced fashion. Reinvent your wardrobe with something Fairtrade, funky or original.

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Recently we've been working hard on a bold and bright new style for Oxfam. Love it, loathe it or still undecided, we'd be really interested to hear what you think of it.

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‘Tiddlers on the roof’, Kuz Ganrshal, Pakistan.
Naziah, 11, and classmates at Al Mostaqbel School in Hays, Yemen.
Dancing Maasai women greet visitors at the Museum Centre in Ololosokwan, Tanzania.
Builders rebuilding Shariputra school, Sri Lanka.
5.5 million people in India, including Ranjita (left) were affected by floods in 2007
Children at play, cartwheeling in Manica, Mozambique.
Fata at work in a garden with her baby Fatimata in Intedeyne, Mali.
Jarina Begum tending a calf she was able to buy with money earned through Oxfam.
Milking time in Engaresero, Tanzania.
Angola: Oxfam-trained midwife Mariana holds a tiny box of tools for delivering babies.
Noomunye preschool in Piyaya village, Tanzania.
Ali releases a bird in the streets near his school in Aden, Yemen.

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Goat

Get your goat

£25

The perfect gift for the person who has everything. The birthday boy receives a goat card and magnet, and the real goat goes to owners in the developing world. What’s more, every goat comes with all these extras: milk to drink and sell, fertiliser to spread, and don’t forget the kids, too.

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Brand new with tags

Brand new with tags

We’ve got thousands of donated clothes and accessories for sale in our online shop, many of which have never been worn! Get brand new clothes at great prices and help us end poverty at the same time. A better world, free with every purchase.

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Solar and Wind-up Radio

Solar and Wind-up Radio

£34.99

Say bye-bye to wasteful batteries - this radio runs on winding or solar power! It's dependable and durable, with great sound quality, and it comes with an integrated, ultra-bright LED flashlight so you can see and hear in the dark!

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Rose Print Jewellery Box

Rose Print Jewellery Box

£12.99

The perfect dressing table accessory, this beautiful rose printed cotton covered jewellery box is the perfect place to store your favourite pieces of jewellery. Handcrafted in India by Noah's Ark.

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