Oxfam Considered Ending Relief Work to Focus on Political “Influencing”
March 7, 2026 11:00 am 25 CommentsOxfam considered abandoning disaster response work to become an "influencer" on climate, gender and inequality, it has been reported.
Oxfam considered abandoning disaster response work to become an "influencer" on climate, gender and inequality, it has been reported.
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