There has recently been a typhoon in the Philippines and the UN has launched an appeal for $300 million dollars to help relief efforts in typhoon hit areas. Oxfam Australia supports poor and marginalised communities in the Philippines who are affected by development bank projects such as dams, power stations and mining operations, Oxfam also responds when natural disasters strike and provide lifesaving assistance. Oxfam Australia have taken into account people rights and investigate reports of human rights violations, environmental degradation and poverty, this is all a result of Australian owned financed mining operations. below are some of the organisations that are helping to make a change in the Philippines, feel free to click on them as it will open their website where you can find out more about who they are and what they do.