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Oxfam is an international charity and global movement dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty. 

Right now, inequality is trapping billions of people in poverty. It’s causing a record number of people to lose their livelihoods, struggle for essentials and face extreme hunger — all while a handful of people hold inconceivable wealth. 

It’s unfair, unjust and unacceptable. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 

Together, we have the power to create an equal world without the inequalities that keep people in poverty.  

We do this by working alongside local partners and communities to deliver life-saving humanitarian relief, long-term anti-poverty projects and powerful campaigns for change.  

A world without poverty is possible. You can help us get there.

Kenya: Asili Sode, Ake Aila, Mumina Barile of Uye women group, Dakabaricha, Marsabit County, participants in a food production response project supported by NORAD, with pawpaw harvest, fruit jam Value Addition training from PACIDA, an Oxfam partner organization. Photo: Misheck Kamau/Oxfam

Our approach

How we work through our network of partners and allies to relieve and eliminate poverty on three fronts

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Cambodia: Bun and Vantha (both 60s) 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. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

Our strategic framework

How we plan to achieve our vision of a just and sustainable world without poverty

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Vanuatu: Roy fishes off the coast of his home, Molpoe village in Vanuatu. In 2022, Molpoe was hit by a devastating landslide caused by torrential rain, which has become more frequent due to extreme weather. The landslide destroyed many homes and plantations that the people relied on for their livelihoods. Photo: Ivan Utahenua/Oxfam

Countries where we work

We are a member of the global Oxfam confederation, which works in 80 countries around the world

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Cambodia: Srey Rath is involved in training, campaigns, and national forums participation through Oxfam local partner Culture and Environment Preservation Association (CEPA). She has received a lot of capacity building and is a young leader in the community advocating for better fishing and water governance practices. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

Our impact

How we maximise the value of every dollar we spend to ensure we’re having a long-term impact

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Our history

For over 70 years, we’ve worked to change the world for the better to relieve and eliminate poverty

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