FAQs for schools

Yes. Oxfam School Speakers are available in most locations throughout England, and also in Wales. They are fully trained volunteers who work with local schools to raise awareness of the issues surrounding global poverty, Oxfam's work, and what teachers and pupils can do to make a positive difference in the world.

Speakers can also deliver a series of three 'Oxfam Sparks Action' workshops to help pupils learn, think and take action on a range of global poverty issues

If your pupils are aged 8-18, please visit our School Speaker pages, or call us on 0300 200 1300 to find out more.

Yes. Through Oxfam Water Week your school can support a specially selected project in Niger, and make a vital difference to the lives of people there. Water Week is an initiative that enables pupils to learn about global issues; to develop their skills and values and enable them to become active global citizens. Find out more and register for free teaching resources.

You can also fundraise for a particular item in our fantastic Oxfam Unwrapped catalogue. You can buy lots of things from a school desk and chair to a whole classroom! To find out more, give our friendly Oxfam Unwrapped team a call on 0870 410 5030. (Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 5pm).

Each year, we receive thousands of requests for assistance from school children and students. Unfortunately, we can't assist with specific questions, arrange interviews, answer questionnaires or arrange visits to our projects.