Activist centre. Why Campaign with Oxfam?
Why campaign with Oxfam?
As an Oxfam campaigner you have the power to influence politicians, businesses and your friends and family to improve the lives of people around the world.
Campaigning can be as quick and simple as signing a petition or as exciting as joining thousands to march for justice – but however you get involved, you can be sure that your influence is changing lives for the better.
Contact us
- London and South East - Sarah Corbett - scorbett@oxfam.org.uk
- South West - Sarah Daly - sdaly@oxfam.org.uk
- Midlands - Nina Gora - ngora@oxfam.org.uk
- North of England - Beth Knowles - bknowles@oxfam.org.uk
- Oxfam in Wales/Cymru - Julian Rosser - jrosser@oxfam.org.uk
- Oxfam in Scotland - Sara Cowan - scowan@oxfam.org.uk
Campaigns stories
- Debt in the developing world – cut
- Aid to poor countries – up
- Landmines against civilians – banned
Campaigning works! And our supporters have the track
record to prove it.
That’s why we continue to push world
leaders hard, every day, to get justice and bring about the changes
poor countries desperately need.
Here are just a few examples of Oxfam supporters who are fighting poverty, and making a real impact.
Guides and how tos
Our series of easy guides taps the knowledge and experience of seasoned campaigners to make starting a group easy.
GROW campaign guide (741 KB)
The food system is broken, here is how you can help fix it.
GROW and the climate – guide (PDF, 640 KB)
A guide to how climate change is a critical issue within Oxfam's GROW campaign – guide also contains suggestions for how you can take action.
Land grabs guide (860 KB)
All you need to know about campaigning on land grabs.
GROW week action guide (851 KB)
How you can get involved with Global GROW week.
Health and education campaigning (350 KB)
Oxfam's priorities for the Health and Education For All campaign.
Robin Hood campaign (286 KB)
All you need to know about the Robin Hood Tax – a tax that could raise billions to fight poverty.
Campaigning with Oxfam (128 KB)
You change the world with us – here’s how.
Toolkit for local groups and student societies (4.12 MB)
How your local group or student society can get involved.
Islam in action: campaigning toolkit (1.3 MB)
Campaigning toolkit aimed at young Muslim activists, produced jointly with MADE in Europe (madeineurope.org.uk)
Must have links and resources (142 KB)
Websites and materials all campaigners should know about.
How to...
...set up a new group or society (268 KB)
You can create an accessible, friendly, and motivated group to bring about lasting change.
...plan a campaign (154 KB)
An easy approach to planning a brilliant campaign.
...promote your campaign (255 KB)
Some questions to ask yourself before designing any materials.
...gain public support (202 KB)
Everything you need to know to get the public behind your campaign.
...influence the political process (173 KB)
Through your MP, you can influence decision makers’ actions to change the lives of poor people. Here’s how.
...spread your message in the media (217
KB)
Whatever activity you’re planning, it helps to have the local media on your side. They can help you spread your message and engage support.
...campaign using video (106 KB)
Video can be a great way to capture the attention of MPs and the public.
...campaign using blogs (126 KB)
Reach a whole new audience and spread the word about your campaign online.
...build an effective local network (141 KB)
Working with others is at the heart of Oxfam’s work and we wouldn't have the same strengths or success without the support of our network of partners.
Activist resources and materials
From DVDs to T-shirts to tablecloths, here’s all the latest info and materials you’ll need to understand the issues and gather support. Contact your local Oxfam office if you can't find what you need.
You can also request an Oxfam speaker to talk about various aspects of Oxfam’s emergency work, development programmes and campaigns. And don't forget to download the latest version of Activist News for all the latest news and updates from across the UK.
Ordering from your local Oxfam office
Contact us if you can't find the resources you need, or you'd like to order a resource that cannot be downloaded, please contact your nearest Oxfam office:
- London and South East - Sarah Corbett - scorbett@oxfam.org.uk
- South West - Sarah Daly - sdaly@oxfam.org.uk
- Midlands - Nina Gora - ngora@oxfam.org.uk
- North of England - Beth Knowles - bknowles@oxfam.org.uk
- Oxfam in Wales/Cymru - Julian Rosser - jrosser@oxfam.org.uk
- Oxfam in Scotland - Sara Cowan - scowan@oxfam.org.uk
No office located near you? Then please email active@oxfam.org.uk or call 01865 473123.
