Munadhel's Story

At just 18, Munadhel became his family's breadwinner when his father fell ill. As the eldest child, Munadhel didn’t hesitate to assume responsibility for his parents and beloved younger siblings. But he was under no illusions that life would be easy.

Munadhel dropped out of school to earn a living repairing metal goods. But, as he’d feared, there were indeed days when his little brothers and sisters went hungry. And sadly, they aren’t the only ones. Here in Yemen, more than half of children under-five suffer from chronic malnutrition.

But wonderful supporters like you are changing everything for families like Munadhel's.

Thanks to your support, Munadhel received a stipend—a short-term monthly grant—that allowed him to return to school, complete an internship, and build a secure livelihood. He graduated high school, earned diplomas in English and Computer Studies, and now studies Accountancy at Taiz University.

His siblings are back in school too–inspired by his example, they know how far education can take them.

The money enabled Munadhel to buy a motorcycle and start a courier business, selling fresh fruits and vegetables to remote villages. He now has two sources of income to support his loved ones.

As a result of your kindness, his family is secure again…and their future looks bright

Munadhel is a change maker – he is keeping peace alive and so must we.

Hiba is building peace for her grieving children

In Gaza, Hiba is determined to stay strong for the sake of the children she loves, but she is no stranger to grief.

After the death of her husband in 2021, she supported her two young children to navigate the loss of their father - while coping with her own immense pain and suffering.

Yet she rebuilt their lives and found love again. This brought the gift of two more precious children. Taragically, her second husband was killed during the current siege on Gaza – leaving her family devastated once more.

Thankfully and against all odds, Hiba and her four children have survived two years of conflict, including a bomb hitting their home. But vital paperwork has been lost, Hiba explains:

Although facing immense stress and trauma, Hiba didn’t falter. Instead, she sought help from Oxfam and our partners, Culture and Free Thought Association (CFTA).

Thanks to your support, Hiba received legal aid to grant her full custody of her children. And, seeing her need, our psychologists treated Hiba and her three eldest children for trauma.

As Hiba’s testimony makes clear, it’s hard to overstate the tremendous difference your support can make to families and children affected by conflict.

Your compassion can help more families like Hiba’s heal from conflict.

Water sustains life

Awad’s village in Lebanon survived without water or electricity for seven months, when the town’s only generator was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike.
It plunged almost 4,500 people into crisis.

Washing, cooking and bathing became a struggle. Families rationed every drop. And when Awad’s son's family were displaced and moved in with them, every litre had to stretch further.

When water stopped, care stopped. Pharmacies and hospitals were forced to shut. So, when Awad's daughter-in-law went into labour, she had to travel to Beirut—89 km away—to give birth.

Thankfully the journey was unhindered, and they are now proud grandparents to another little survivor.

Then came hope. Oxfam stepped in to repair the destroyed generator, restoring water and electricity to the village. The burden lifted overnight—older people like Awad no longer had to carry water for hours, and families began to return home.

The story of Deir Mimas is a stark reminder that wars are fought in the everyday lives of civilians who suffer the destruction of vital infrastructure.

Thanks to compassionate people like you, Deir Mimas’ has water again. But we’re continuing repairs and bringing safe running water to more communities in southern Lebanon - please join us.

By donating today, you could keep peace alive for even more communities.