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Introducing Oxfam

Poverty isn't inevitable. It's just plain wrong.

Video: Here's a short film that shows how we work

Here's a short film that shows how we work...

That's why we fight poverty at its roots...

...with smart, simple solutions.

Last year, we gave goats to 140,000 people worldwide, providing milk, manure and a means to make a living.

In the last 12 months, 760,000 people helped to grow and produce more with simple things like seeds, fertilisers and livestock.

From digging wells in remote rural communities to emergency water systems in refugees camps, every year we make sure thousands of people get clean, life-saving water.

Pencils. School books. Teacher training. Building classrooms. We make sure children get the education they deserve.

Video: Leyla's story

Leyla's story

Helping people like Leyla to put things right. For good.

Speaking out is powerful. It makes the impossible, possible.

So when injustice causes poverty, we stand against it.

Control Arms
More than a million people worldwide joined the campaign demanding a globally binding international Arms Trade Treaty. And in 2009, the UN voted unanimously to make that treaty a reality.

Make Poverty History
This groundbreaking campaign brought together millions of people worldwide to push world leaders to commit to ending extreme poverty.

Make Trade Fair
A staggering 20 million people have signed the "Big Noise" petition. We've used their clout to pressure corporations and governments to end unfair trade practices.

Q: How man people supported Oxfam's campaigning in 2011? A: 1 million

Demand lasting global, poverty-ending change. Together.

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Join GROW - Oxfam's campaign for better ways to grow, share and live together. Watch the film. Join the campaign. Spread the word.

Disasters can be beaten. When they hit, people need help fast.

So we're ready around the clock to save and protect people...

...staying long after. To help leave life better than before.

Video: From zero to water pump in 60 seconds

From zero to water pump in 60 seconds.

We stand against poverty. For humanity.

Run with us. Volunteer with us. Shop with us. Campaign with us. Trek with us. Give with us.

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The impact of our work

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How we're winning the fight against poverty every day.

The impact of our work

Where your money goes

Campaign for change

Not a penny is wasted. Find out how it all breaks down.

Where your money goes

A history of Oxfam

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The epic story of an extraordinary organisation.

The history of Oxfam

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