Oxfam 365 Alliance - a life-saving partnership
Oxfam saves many thousands of lives every year, by responding immediately to emergencies. In order to do this, we need to maintain a state of constant preparedness, with emergency experts and equipment ready for action at a moment's notice.
Oxfam is a world leader in disaster response, renowned for providing clean water and sanitation facilities in times of emergency - to save lives and prevent further losses by stopping the outbreak of deadly diseases. Every year we respond to emergencies in over 30 countries around the world at an annual cost of over £7.9 million.
The Oxfam 365 Alliance is a strategic partnership between Oxfam and companies to provide ongoing support to Oxfam's emergency work, 365 days of the year.
Oxfam 365 Alliance partners, including our founding partners The Vodafone Group Foundation and Aviva plc, provide upfront funds that enable Oxfam to respond immediately when each emergency hits. The 365 Alliance is all about 'preparedness at all times' and allows companies to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to social responsibility.
Benefits to partners
Oxfam 365 Alliance members receive the highest level of brand association and relationship management from Oxfam. We will also provide you with a bespoke communication plan so you can let staff, clients and suppliers know about your partnership with Oxfam.
How your money is spent
By providing upfront funds you are helping us to:
- Keep our UK emergency warehouse ready to respond. Oxfam’s warehouse holds one of the largest supplies of emergency equipment in the world, with staff on 24-hour call
- Dispatch life-saving goods and specialist emergency staff. Oxfam can dispatch up to 30 tonnes of equipment to any airport in England within 13 hours of receiving the call
- Employ specialists to ensure our emergency response is efficient and effective. Our experts include engineers, health specialists, logisticians and project managers
Join the Oxfam 365 Alliance
To find out more about becoming a 365 Alliance partner, call Natalie Griffin on 01865 472126 or email us at companies@oxfam.org.uk.
An emergency response - flooding in India, Bangladesh & Nepal
In July and August 2007 heavy rainfall and flash floods devastated parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh affecting tens of millions of people. In some areas, water was as deep as 10 feet and families were struggling to survive, marooned in villages with little access to basic necessities like clean water, food and shelter. Oxfam was on the ground within hours providing lifesaving relief including:
- Delivering relief packages of food aid and water purification materials to 203,470 people in Bangladesh
- Providing more than 300,000 people with shelter materials
- Supplying 20,000 hygiene kits
- Launching a public health campaign, to combat the spread of disease in affected communities
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More ways to support Oxfam
Make a donation
Donate to Oxfam's emergency work worldwide, and help keep us prepared for emergencies whenever and wherever they strike
Any questions?
Companies make a crucial contribution to Oxfam's work.
For more information contact Natalie Griffin on 01865 472126 or by email at companies@oxfam.org.uk
