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Get involved at home

International Women's Day, Friday 8 March 2013, is the perfect opportunity to throw your front door open to friends and family.

Celebrate with a dinner party on the Friday evening or host a clothes swap over the weekend. Just do whatever you love to do, and together we can transform lives.

Register today for your free host's kit, complete with DIY bunting.

Register to host your Oxfam Get Together 

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More ideas...

Host a themed afternoon

Why not host a themed afternoon? Last year Mary Robinson invited her neighbours over for a Polynesian themed Sunday lunch. Making a regular catch up with friends a little more special to celebrate International Women's Day is a really easy way to be a part of the Oxfam Get Together.

Host a coffee morning

Suan Breakwell raised nearly £1,000, by hosting a coffee morning with all her friends.

Plan something you enjoy and feel comfortable with, and you can't fail to have a great time while raising money for an amazing cause

Host a dinner party

Vivien Dacie and her husband raised £281 by hosting a dinner party for her friends while he went to the pub with his friends dressed up in women's clothes and collected donations!

Host your own 

Not sure what type of event to host? Feeling nervous about how to make it a success?

Get chatting to other hosts around the UK and before you know it you'll be full of motivation and inspiration.

Get chatting now 

"Until last year I'd never hosted a fundraising event but I wanted it to be a success. It was important to me that my friends enjoyed themselves and I raised lots. Planning early and chatting to others about it really helped…"

Colin, 2012 event co-host

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    Register today and we'll send you your free host's pack so you can get planning!

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  • Get involved at work

    Hosting an Oxfam Get Together at work is the perfect way to bring the whole office together.

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  • Get involved in your community

    Why not host an event in your village hall or community centre and get local businesses involved to help you out

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  • Get involved out and about

    Your free host's kit contains everything you need to decorate your chosen venue as well as more great ideas.

    Get involved out and about

  • The difference you make

    Through changes in attitudes, ideas and beliefs as well as financial support, we know we can make a real change.

    The difference you make

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