What is the strategy of Oxfam?
Oxfam believes that by standing together with communities around the world to speak out against injustice – working in the toughest places on earth, and tackling the inequalities that exacerbate poverty – a kinder and radically better world is possible.
What is Oxfam’s main aim?
The purpose of Oxfam is to help create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty. We are part of a global movement for change, one that empowers people to create a future that is secure, just, and free from poverty. We respond fast in emergencies, and stay to help people rebuild their lives.
What countries does Oxfam work in?
There are 21 member organizations of the Oxfam International confederation. They are based in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Quebec, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and the United States.
How does Oxfam help developing countries?
The power of people against poverty Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others.
What are the reasons for Oxfam’s success?
In 2019/20, Oxfam developed a new strategy to maximise its impact on poverty and inequality, focusing its work on issues and locations where it can make the biggest difference and increasing support for local partners as part of a deliberate shift of resources and decision-making power.
What is the Organisational structure of Oxfam?
Our governance Oxfam’s global governance structure consists of an international Board and a multi-stakeholder Assembly, with ‘Affiliate Business Meetings’ convened as required.
Who owns Oxfam?
Dr Dhananjayan (Danny) Sriskandarajah, CEO I was born in Sri Lanka in the 1970s and was initially raised in a rural community without electricity or running water.
How is Oxfam successful?
Oxfam helped over 11 million people last year with life-saving and life-changing support and received an overall income of £367.4 million, according to its 2019/20 annual report published today. In 2019/2020, Oxfam provided emergency aid to 9.6 million people affected by conflict and disaster.
What are Oxfam’s three values?
Our values
- Equality. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.
- Empowerment. We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.
- Solidarity.
- Inclusiveness.
- Accountability.
- Courage.
Who started Oxfam?
Cecil Jackson-ColeOxfam / Founder
What made Oxfam successful?
What projects do Oxfam do?
Oxfam and local partners are on the ground working in some of the worst affected areas, providing humanitarian assistance to over three million of the most vulnerable people with access to safe, clean water and providing cash assistance and food vouchers to the most vulnerable.