Welcome to Oxfam Education

Global Citizenship for teachers in England, Wales and Scotland.

Oxfam Education offers a huge range of ideas, resources and support for developing the global dimension in the classroom and the whole school. All of the resources here support Education for Global Citizenship – education that helps pupils understand their world and make a positive difference in it.

Term of action and learning on climate change

Ahead of the crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen, you and your students may like to explore our range of climate change resources.

Climate change education hub
Links to all our climate change resources.

Interactive documentary
Daily life and disaster on an island in Bangladesh. (some disturbing scenes)

Climate change: Copenhagen
Explaining the importance of the December conference.

Climate change: responses
Stories from the UK and around the world.

Events near you!

The Wave
Thousands of people will show their support for a safe and fair climate agreement to be made in Copenhagen this December by joining The Wave. We've got 3 ideas for how young people can add their voice to the campaign. You can also sign up to join The Wave.

Site highlights

Mapping our World
BAFTA-winning whiteboard resource. How do maps define our view of the world?

Milking it
Compare the lives of two dairy farmers in very different countries.

Darfur: Teaching About the Issues
The realities of life in Darfur as experienced by young people.

Climate chaos
Teach about climate change with our new resources!

Oxjam - free lesson plans!
Explore and create music from around the world.

Oxfam School Speakers
Fully trained Oxfam speakers now available in England.

All Oxfam Education resources >

Latest News

The Wave
Show your support.

Climate Change Resources
View our growing collection of climate change themed teaching resources.

Oxfam Catalogue for Schools
Order discounted titles.

The Village
New website for young campaigners.

The Big Picture
Oxfam's new magazine for teachers.

Regional support
Available to work with local schools and youth groups across England.

Oxfam Speakers
Discover our nationwide network of speakers who can visit your school.

Oxfam's Visitors' Centre
Bringing Oxfam's emergencies work to life.

What is Global Citizenship?

Oxfam works through education to empower young people to act for a more just, secure and sustainable world.

Find out more about Global Citizenship >

Download 'Education for Global Citizenship: A Guide for Schools' >