Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive. We believe we can overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it.
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Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive. We believe we can overcome poverty by fighting the injustices and inequalities that fuel it.
Oxfam was established in 1942. Read the extraordinary history of an unconventional organisation, 80 years in the making.
Our vision is of a kinder, fairer world - a world less divided by borders, money, race or gender
From constantly improving safeguarding policies, to installing solar lights that make refugee camps more secure, keeping people safe is a vital part of our work worldwide
Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with poverty, and we work together to end this injustice for everyone. Thousands of talented people commit their time to make this happen.
Find out how Oxfam is working towards a future where businesses play a leading role in overcoming poverty.
Detailed information about who we are, how we work and how we are doing.