Media calendar

For more information about any of the stories below please contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

Visit the Oxfam Media Centre for press releases and contact details of individual members of the Oxfam Media Team.

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):  We are responding to the Ebola outbreak in Ituru province in DRC and have spokespeople available.

South Sudan: We have teams on the ground in South Sudan as well as spokespeople available in the UK to speak about our water and sanitation programmes, as well as the general humanitarian situation.

Palestine: We have spokespeople available in Gaza, the West Bank and the wider region, as well as and the UK.

Lebanon: We have spokespeople available in Lebanon, as well as the region and the UK.

Festivals: Festival season is well underway and Oxfam volunteers will be there helping festival goers find their way around while raising life-saving funds for Oxfam and spreading the word about our work. Did you also know that our festival pop-up shops last year saved six tonnes of clothing from going into landfill. So if it’s festival fashion you’re interested in, or you want to cover a story on one of our volunteers, we have you covered.

Oxfam shops: Oxfam’s network of shops is championing the joy and superpower of second hand, helping shoppers discover unique preloved finds while supporting Oxfam’s life-saving work. As more people turn to sustainable shopping, our spokespeople, volunteers and shop teams are available for interviews on the rise of preloved fashion, upcycling trends and how second hand shopping can help people and planet alike.

Contact: To arrange interviews on the above or anything else you're covering please contact Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

8-18 June: Bonn Climate Change Conference

The UNFCCC climate conference will be taking place in Bonn, Germany from the 8th to the 18th June and Oxfam will be there calling for climate justice and in particular holding countries to account for the pledges on climate adaption. There will be an Oxfam press release, photo opportunities and spokespeople available for interview.

9 June: People, Power, Profits, Planet: How the Biggest European Companies Fuel the Global Inequality Crisis

Oxfam will be publishing a major report measuring the social, political, economic, and environmental inequalities fuelled by the 100 biggest European companies.

14-16 June: G7 Summit

The 52nd G7 Summit is scheduled to be held on 14–16 June 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France. Oxfam will be there highlighting the impact of aid cuts on countries affected by epidemics or conflict such as DRC and Sudan and the impact of the continuing wars on Gaza and Lebanon. The Oxfam Big Heads will also be involved in a couple of photo opportunities and and spokespeople will be available for interview.

June TBC: With Elon Musk expected to become the world’s first trillionaire, Oxfam will have reaction along with new polling on what Brits think as many households in the UK choose between heating and eating.

8 July: Launch event in London for the next phase of the successful No More Radio Silence campaign (see above), raising awareness of the world’s forgotten crises through art, music and poetry. The event will feature the launch of a new music collaboration created with artists connected to Palestine, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We'll also be at festivals and events across the country inviting people to join the movement and call for No More Radio Silence.

1-30 September: Second Hand September

Our annual campaign promoting the joy and benefits of preloved fashion is back! Look out for more details including photo opportunities.

21 September: Fairtrade Fortnight

Oxfam shops will be highlighting the fantastic Fairtrade goods instore and online.