Thanks to Kenyan partner IREMO, with the support of People’s Postcode Lottery, elders celebrate the end of child marriage in Marsabit, Kenya. Credit: Fredrick Okoth
Oxfam and People’s Postcode Lottery
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have been supporting Oxfam GB since 2011, raising an incredible £21.7 million for us so far.
Together, we’re working with our partners leading change in some of the toughest and most fragile places on earth – responding to emergencies, rebuilding peace, tackling climate change, and defending women’s rights.
Empowering women
“When we got this fund, it was the first time that we felt we were an independent organisation… nobody forced anything on our activities.”
Eman Shannan, Founder of Aid and Hope, Occupied Palestinian Territory
The Women's Rights Fund achievements
Our partners have trebled the amount of people they serve.
Collectively raised by partners since 2021.
On average partners have doubled their yearly income.
Shifting power through flexible funding
“As flexible funders, we understand that local organisations know best how to solve problems in their local area. We are pleased to work with Oxfam on this innovative fund.”
Callum Aitken, International Development Advisor at People’s Postcode Lottery
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Supporting climate crisis communities
With funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and the leadership of Oxfam partner IREMO, communities facing drought are supported and women develop crucial business skills to help build a better future.
With support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Oxfam’s community-led peacebuilding initiatives tackle the root causes of conflict: inequality, exclusion, resource competition and gender injustice.
A pilot project to support survivors of abuse, trauma and cancer. This ‘flexible funding’ approach gave women’s rights organisations the freedom to test to mental health approaches in ways they think best.
Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
