Stories of hope

Gifts in Wills are vital to Oxfam’s work. From supporting our emergency response in crisis, to long-term resilience building and campaigning projects – they have the power to change the world. Whether it’s fighting for the rights of women and girls or combatting the causes of climate change – we're in this together.

Supporting a fairer world

Here’s just a snapshot of some of the types of projects a gift in your Will could support and who you’ll be staying in the fight for a fairer world with.

Sarah holding technology and showing her farm in Nasawara state, Nigeria.

The Ogbogne Woman

Sarah is part of a community-led saving group working together to invest in better farming practices and expand their small businesses.

Read Sarah's story

Joyce Koech poses for a photo with muddy hands in Mombasa County, Kenya.

The Change-Maker

In Mombasa, Joyce and her community are using the power of nature to fight against climate injustice.

Read Joyce's story

Luu Thi Yen Hang visits a rice field in Vinh Long, part of the southern Vietnam Mekong Delta and a major rice growing area in the country

The Visionary

Luu is using bold ideas to build inclusive partnerships for a sustainable future with members of her community in Vietnam.

Read Luu's story

Safura smiles as she tips a basket of shea nuts into a processing machine.

The Community Builder

Safura is creating lasting change as part of a growing movement of women who are building stronger livelihoods for their families.

Read Safura's story

Smiling woman in centre of photo, there are lots of coca beans in front of her on a table

The Steady Supporter

In Ghana, Leticia is revolutionising the cocoa business. Find out how she’s demanding fair prices and empowering women in her community.

Read Leticia’s story

A man crouching in a field of short green leaves

The Creative Fighter

In the face of increasingly long droughts, Mapiye is empowering farmers in the Gutu district of Zimbabwe with innovative techniques.

Read Mapiye’s story

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Climate Activist Joyce Koech with a megaphone standing in the streets of Mombasa

From passion to action: A Journey in activism

Discover more about Joyce’s journey from teaching and local conservation work to global activism.

Read Joyce's Blog