“We believe we can end poverty and injustice, as part of a global movement for change.” Paige Ganem.

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“We believe we can end poverty and injustice, as part of a global movement for change.” Paige Ganem

Mission Statement “Oxfam International is an international group of independent non-governmental organizations dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world.”

5 Focus Areas 1.Development

2. Emergencies

3. Campaigning

4. Advocacy

5. Policy Research

Respect of Basic Human Rights Rights-based approach

History of Oxfam Name comes from Oxford Committee for Famine Relief.

History of Oxfam Name comes from Oxford Committee for Famine Relief. Now,13 member organizations of the Oxfam International confederation

5 International Campaigns

1. Agriculture

2. Climate Change

3. Control Arms

4. Health and Education for All

5. Trade

5. Trade Ethiopia and Starbucks

Emergency Intervention Oxfam responds to emergencies that arise throughout the world.

Emergency Intervention Oxfam responds to emergencies that arise throughout the world. You may have heard of some…

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This is the deadliest conflict since World War Two.

How is Oxfam helping?

Oxfam America

Oxfam America “To enable poor people to exercise their right to manage their own lives.”

How can you get involved?

How can you get involved? The CHANGE Initiative

How can you get involved? The CHANGE Initiative Internships and volunteer opportunities

How can you get involved? The CHANGE Initiative Internships and volunteer opportunities Jobs

How can you get involved? The CHANGE Initiative Internships and volunteer opportunities Jobs Donations

The CHANGE Initiative

Oxfam spends over $700 million dollars/year. Where does this money come from?

Oxfam spends over $700 million dollars/year. Where does this money come from? DONATIONS.

Celebrity Support

Coldplay Chris Martin

Coldplay

“Poverty is not natural. It is manmade and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Nelson Mandela