Cambodia: Chana and Sare (both 50s) are part of an Aquaponics pilot project in their village. The pilot gives local villagers the opportunity to grow vegetables in a climate resilient way that can then be used to support their household expenses. Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Where the money goes
Timor-Leste: Agnes (age 46) sews a dress at her work space. She supports her family as a seamstress, shown here with several clothes she has made. In 2021, her sewing machine which was ruined by a flood. Photo: Rachel Schaevitz/Oxfam
Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the global Oxfam confederation delivered life-saving aid, advocacy support and transformative development programs to 14.25 million people across 76 countries in 2024-2025.
Of this figure, Oxfam Australia supported more than 1.4 million people in 33 countries, including 740,000 women.
Oxfam worked with 226 partners and directly impacted the lives of more than 175,500 people, as well as reaching more than 1.3 million people with life-saving aid during an emergency.
Oxfam Australia also helped influence more than 5,400 people and 640 organisations to advocate for a fairer world.
Thanks to our generous supporters, families are growing more food, earning a living, accessing clean water and toilets, living healthier, safer lives and having their voices heard. Their contribution has made a positive difference to the lives of people around the world. Yours will too.
Where your money goes
For every $1 we spend,
67c goes to life changing work
Your donation will help people and communities survive today, prepare for tomorrow and change their future for the better.
20c is invested to raise the next $1
13c goes towards vital support costs
Emergency appeals
We spend at least 90% of funds raised from emergency appeals on our emergency response programs. The remaining 10% covers costs associated with advertising and promoting our appeals, operating our toll-free phone room, processing and receipting donations and audit and financial accountability.
For more information about where your money goes, please visit the Financial Overview section of our Annual Report.
Where your money goes
Where the money goes
Find out more about how Oxfam works hard to ensure your donation is delivered directly to the people who need it most.
90% Program and humanitarian work
10% Administration
Why your donation is so important
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- 30% comes from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- 17% comes from other grants and sources
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In our financial accounts, we use the definition of “fundraising costs” contained in the ACFID Code of Conduct when deciding appropriate costs to classify.
Under this definition, our public fundraising and promotion costs include all costs related to raising revenue from the public including:
- The production and mailing of fundraising materials
- The cost of promotional or marketing campaigns
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- Donation related bank fees
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