Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes.

At Oxfam, we are committed to zero tolerance of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in our organization. Find out more about the policies and processes we have put in place to protect the people we work with from any form of abuse, exploitation, and harm.

The name “Oxfam” comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. The group campaigned for food supplies to be sent through an allied naval blockade to starving women and children in enemy-occupied Greece during the Second World War.

In its annual report for 2022-23, Oxfam explains how it works, where its funding comes from and how it spends that money, and the vital impact of its supporters and donors.

Oxfam is a group of independent non-governmental organizations who have come together to share knowledge and resources and combine their efforts in the fight against poverty and injustice. By joining forces as a global confederation, we maximize efficiency, impact, and reach.

Oxfam is strengthening the ability of women and men to make the most Papua New Guinea’s rich natural resources in a sustainable way. We are improving people’s livelihoods by working with our partner organizations to help communities achieve the right to live free from poverty, with a sustainable income and secure food supply.

In Nigeria, Oxfam works to influence policy change in favor of the poor and most vulnerable. We also respond to humanitarian needs of the people in the North Eastern part of the country where insurgence had led to the loss of thousands of lives and rendered many people homeless.

Oxfam is one of the largest employers of Syrian refugees in Za’atari refugee camp. We engage communities in our work and we campaign nationally to encourage people to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste. We also support Jordanian authorities to engage with communities about solid waste management.

Since 1963, Oxfam in Kenya has worked with partners in long-term development programs, humanitarian assistance, peace and conflict resolution programs and actively engaged in campaigning for better governance and equitable access to services.

Around the world, Oxfam is working every day to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. But we can’t do it without you. You can help us to save lives during a disaster, get clean water running in the most remote areas, send children, especially girls …