Oxfam Video from Papua New Guinea

Thursday, 16 February 2012, 2:58 pm
Press Release: Oxfam NZ

The video has been made to launch the Oxfam Water Appeal, which aims to bring water, sanitation and hygiene to communities across the Pacific and Southeast Asia.

You can find more information about the appeal here:

http://www.oxfam.org.nz/donate-online/latest-appeals/safe-water-for-life-appeal

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Oxfam New Zealand works with people around the world to end the injustice of poverty.

www.oxfam.org.nz

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