Which countries do Oxfam work in?

Which countries do 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 many countries does Oxfam International work in?

We Work in. Oxfam works with local partners to support long-term development, advocacy and emergency response programs in more than 90 countries around the world.

What projects have Oxfam been involved in?

Projects for Oxfam Australia

• Provide safe sanitation in Bangladesh Bangladesh.
• Strengthen food security in Timor-Leste Timor-Leste.
• Help youth gain employment in Vanuatu Vanuatu.
• Protect Communities From Flooding in North-eastern India India.
• Conserve Mekong Ecosystems, Cambodia Cambodia.

Where does Oxfam Canada operate?

Ottawa, Ontario
Our national office is located in Ottawa, Ontario. We work with partners, supporters, volunteers and philanthropists across the country. No matter where you live in Canada, we’re here for you.

Who owns Oxfam?

Oxfam International
Registration no. Oxfam is a British founded confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International. It is a major nonprofit group with an extensive collection of operations.

How much does Oxfam raise each year?

Oxfam GB’s total gross income in 2018/19 was £434.1 million – an increase of £6.9 million (1.6%) on the previous year, principally due to this being an exceptional year for legacy income.

How does Oxfam fight poverty?

We amplify the voices and actions of people that experience poverty and injustice and work with those who fight for their causes. We think and act locally and globally. We build coalitions within and between regions and from the local to the global level.

What does Canada do for Oxfam?

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in more than 90 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls.

How does Oxfam help the poor?

Oxfam saves lives and helps rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. The organization conducts campaigns so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

How many countries does Oxfam work in the world?

Oxfam works in 79 countries helping over 19 million people — empowering communities to lift themselves out of poverty. These are just some of the countries where we are working.

How many years of experience does Oxfam have?

Oxfam has more than 75 years of experience. Last year we worked with 3,624 partner organizations in more than 60 countries. We know what it takes to end poverty and we are mobilizing people and resources worldwide to make it happen.

Why did Oxfam lay off 1, 500 staff?

Oxfam International is to lay off almost 1,500 staff and close operations in 18 countries – including Afghanistan where it has worked for 50 years – after it emerged that the global aid organisation had been bleeding cash during the coronavirus crisis. The agency has seen its funding model hit by an accumulation of crises.

What does Oxfam do to help the poor?

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.