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Right now, families like Omar’s depend on aid to survive

Omar was born the year conflict in Yemen began. When Omar*’s siblings were growing up, their family lived in a house surrounded by crops to eat, doctors to treat sickness and a stable community. They were safe. But that all changed in 2015, the year conflict broke out in Yemen — and the year Omar was born.

Omar has only ever known war and displacement. Salem*, Omar’s father, has had to move his young family four times since the war began, trying to keep them safe. They now live in a camp for people displaced by conflict, where conditions are dire. Vicious storms tear apart their tents. There isn’t enough food to feed everyone or clean water to keep families safe from disease.

I live with fear about my family and my family sleep and wake up frightened…
I wish they have a better life not the life we live together now…
I feel sad when I can’t provide what they need.
Salem, Omar’s father

By becoming a regular donor, you can help provide families like Omar’s with the food, water and supplies their need to survive in the face of conflict. Will you help?

Families like Omar’s urgently need your help

By joining a group of committed supporters and giving a regular donation to Oxfam, you can help deliver life-saving food and clean water now, and help parents give their children a better future.

You can help save lives today

Please join Oxfam with a regular donation and help us to provide urgent help to families like Omar’s.

Even people who escape the missiles and bullets face a daily struggle to survive in the face of disease and destitution. Yemenis have suffered for six long years – it is time for the world to say, enough.

Muhsin Siddiquey, Oxfam’s Country Director, Yemen

“I don’t want to live in this place, I just want to go back home” – *Omar

Why make a regular donation to Oxfam

With over 70 years of experience, Oxfam has been working with local partners and communities to provide immediate and long-term solutions that help people lift themselves out of poverty. From 2022-2023, Oxfam reached 15.5 million people across 90 countries around the world, all made possible with the support of people like you.

Oxfam’s experience means we ensure communities are actively involved in the support we provide. We ensure communities survive today with safe, clean water, cash and food and prepare for tomorrow by getting water systems in Yemen working again.


Why regular donations are better for everyone

Make a lasting difference

Donations go to work straight away, helping people in times of crisis but also for the long term.

Gain financial independence

Stay in control

Giving regularly is easy and convenient, and you can pause or cancel your donation any time. 

• Challenge the patriarchal attitudes that drive abuse and keep women living in poverty

Join a community 

You’ll be part of a global movement of people working hard to tackle poverty and the injustices that cause it.

How you could make a difference with a regular donation

Join Oxfam today so that together we can continue to help families like Omar’s.

$15 a month

could help to feed families struggling to survive with a food parcel or cash to purchase their own food

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Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Some Oxfam community members are washing their hands at the hand washing stations in Al Mawasi Area. Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

$25 a month

could provide clean, safe drinking water for displaced families that don’t have access to running water

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Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Distribution of hygiene kits in the South Gaza Strip as part of the emergency response. Photo: Palestinian Environment Friends (PEF)/ Oxfam

$35 a month

could help provide hygiene kits to keep families safe from disease and protect them into the future

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*Names changed to protect identity

FAQs

Why Donate to Oxfam Australia?

When you donate to Oxfam Australia, you’re joining a global movement of people working together to eliminate poverty by tackling inequality.

For more than 70 years, Oxfam has been working with local partners and communities to provide immediate and long-term solutions that help people lift themselves out of poverty.

Our commitment to working alongside local partners and communities enables us to reach millions of people across the world every year. This remarkable work is possible thanks to generous donations from supporters like you.

Your donations help build more climate-resilient communities, amplify the voices of First Nations people, drive economic equality, create opportunities for women to succeed, and deliver humanitarian aid. Oxfam’s approach is unique because we work in partnership with communities to address poverty in the long term, meaning your gift will benefit generations to come. With you, our partners and communities, we are changing the world for the better every day, to relieve and eliminate poverty.

Where does Oxfam Australia work?

Oxfam Australia’s mission to combat poverty and inequality takes us all over the world. Our efforts are powered by the generosity of our donors, whose contributions enable us to make a tangible difference in the lives of communities we work with. Each donation helps us expand our reach, allowing us to work in diverse environments to deliver immediate aid and long-term solutions.

For a closer look at our impact and where your donations are making a difference, visit the ‘Countries Where We Work‘ section on our site. There, you’ll find detailed insights into the specific challenges communities in these regions face and how Oxfam Australia’s initiatives, funded by donations like yours, are addressing them. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, supporting sustainable development projects, or advocating for social justice, your donations help alleviate poverty across the world.

How does Oxfam Australia work?

Oxfam Australia’s work is firmly rooted in communities. We work with, and centre, the voices and experiences of people most impacted by poverty, inequality and injustice because they understand the issues and solutions. We mobilise funds and resources, share knowledge of how best to achieve local and systemic change, and support local capabilities. We work with allies and supporters to challenge powerful decision-makers to transform the systems and practices that perpetuate inequality. Our advocacy is grounded in the priorities of partners and communities and seeks to amplify the voices of people experiencing the injustice of poverty.

Oxfam Australia strives to:

– Save lives before, during and after humanitarian crises, where every donation helps us provide immediate and effective responses.
– Work locally with communities to foster development and influence policies aimed at reducing poverty. Your donations mean we can support these communities more robustly.
– Influence governments, institutions and businesses to adopt fair laws and practices that lift people out of poverty. Donations are crucial in amplifying our voice and impact.

Our ability to run humanitarian appeals and mobilise Australians for positive change relies heavily on the generosity of the public, and each donation contributes to the success of our campaigns.

Thanks to the diverse and committed support of our donors, volunteers, and program partners, we can implement innovative and practical solutions to combat poverty. Our partnerships with local organisations are vital, allowing us to deliver programs that not only save lives but also tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Your donations are the backbone of our operations, supporting our efforts at all levels and ensuring that we can continue to make a significant difference in the lives of millions of people every day.

Where does the money go when I donate to Oxfam?

Your donation is directed to where it’s needed most. We prioritise flexibility in our funding to ensure that your donation has the maximum impact and supports a wide array of Oxfam’s programs across the globe. From emergency relief efforts in the aftermath of disasters or crises to long-term development projects aimed at eradicating poverty and injustice, your donation enables us to respond swiftly and effectively.

Transparency about the allocation of donations is fundamental to us. For those interested in seeing exactly where the money goes, we provide a detailed breakdown of expenditure.

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Our dedicated team is here to assist you with any inquiries you may have, whether they’re about our programs, how to donate, or understanding the impact of your contributions. Please feel free to reach out to us at enquire@oxfam.org.au or call us on 1800 088 110.

We’re eager to share how your support can help change lives and let you know the various ways you can contribute to Oxfam’s mission.

Your interest and willingness to donate play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to combat poverty and injustice worldwide. We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the process of making a difference.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Regular donors will receive a consolidated tax receipt at the end of the Australian financial year (July). Once of donations will receive their tax receipt via email immediately after their donation. For more information, head to our tax deductible donations page.