Our purpose
Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.
Who are we?
We are an independent organisation, registered as a charity, affiliated to Oxfam International, with partners, volunteers, supporters and staff of many nationalities – part of a global movement to build a just and safer world.
What do we do?
We are a catalyst for overcoming poverty. To achieve the greatest impact, we work on three inter-linking fronts:
Saving lives by responding swiftly to provide aid, support and protection during emergencies
Developing programmes and solutions that empower people to work their way out of poverty
Campaigning to achieve lasting change.
Our approach
All our work is based on the belief that everyone has:
We work at all levels from global to local, including international governments, global institutions as well as with local communities and individuals, to ensure that everyone’s rights are fulfilled and protected.
We work closely with others to implement the most appropriate, effective solution in any particular situation.
The size of our network, combined with our knowledge, experience, resources and collaborative approach, enable us to have both an immediate impact and lasting change to be realised.
