22-year-old Munadhel releases one of the pigeons his family breeds at their home in rural Yemen.

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Donate in memory

A life remembered. A fairer world continued.

The people we love leave us with more than memories. They leave the things they stood for. The values that shaped their lives, the causes they cared about, and the kind of world they believed in.

Those beliefs matter, and they don't have to end.

Whether your loved one cared deeply about fairness and justice or simply had a kind heart, their values can go on making a difference.

With a gift to Oxfam in their memory, you can help create the fairer world they believed in. And what made your person special will live on in the fight to end poverty.

Ways of celebrating your loved one

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Set up a tribute page

Bring people together to celebrate your loved one with a dedicated tribute page. Share memories, photos and stories, while continuing the values they held dear and supporting the fight for a fairer world in their name.

How to make a tribute page

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Donate in memory

Making a regular or one-off donation in memory of someone special is a meaningful way to celebrate their life and continue the values they stood by. With a gift in their name, your loved one's fairness and compassion will go on making a difference in the fight to end poverty – thank you.

Donate now

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Fundraise or take on a challenge

There are loads of meaningful ways to fundraise in memory of someone special. Take on a challenge or get creative with your own fundraising idea – all while helping to build the fairer future they believed in.

Fundraise in memory

In-memory Gifts in Wills

Neil’s mother, Doris, taught him the importance of always ‘doing his bit’. A devoted Oxfam volunteer well into her 80s, her kindness continues to inspire him. By leaving a gift to Oxfam in his Will, Neil is honouring her memory and ensuring their shared values live on in the fight for a fairer world.

More about Gifts in Wills

Photo credit: Ahmed Osman/Oxfam

Funeral collections

A funeral collection is a meaningful way to honour someone special and continue their commitment to a fairer world. Family and friends can come together to support Oxfam in their memory, with donations made in person using Gift Aid envelopes or online.

Learn more about funeral collections

Photo: Andy Aitchison/Oxfam.

People like Lisa can live on through raising money. We don't forget her, but I don't want anyone else to.”

Matt Conrad-Jones ran the 2024 London Marathon in memory of his beloved sister Lisa, raising money for Oxfam so her compassion and kindness remain in the world.

Read Matt's story
Corrine Jones from Oxfam's in-memory team stands in front of a banner with the Oxfam logo reading 'Welcome'.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about giving in memory, our friendly in-memory team is here to help.

Led by Corrine Jones, we're here to make sure you have the support and information you need to remember someone special in a way that feels right for you.

Call: 0300 200 1331 or email: heretohelp@oxfam.org.uk