Somalia: Aqiqah, a mother of three collects water from an Oxfam-constructed water tank in Beledweyne, significantly reducing the burden on women and girls who previously had to walk long distances to access water. Photo: Mohamoud Ali/Oxfam.
Our vision, values and goals
At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty.
We believe that in a wealthy world, poverty is unjustifiable and preventable, that the present state of inequality and injustice must be challenged, and that with the right support, people can change their lives for the better.
Our Vision
To end poverty, Oxfam disrupts inequality by partnering with communities to create a just, safe and thriving world.
Our Purpose
We relieve and eliminate poverty.
Vanuatu: Judith and Magret at Oxfam local partner, Vanuatu Society for People with Disabilities (VSPD). Judith is the program manager at VSPD and strives towards disability inclusion in all spaces across Vanuatu. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam
Vanuatu: Judith and Magret at Oxfam local partner, Vanuatu Society for People with Disabilities (VSPD). Judith is the program manager at VSPD and strives towards disability inclusion in all spaces across Vanuatu. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam
Our values
We believe everyone must be treated fairly and have equitable access to rights and opportunities.
We believe everyone must be treated fairly and have equitable access to rights and opportunities.
Chad: Kaka Madourom is a 30 year old mother in Koudobol, Chad. Through Oxfam's food distribution, she received all the necessary ingredients to cook enriched porridge for her children. Photo: Adam Kraglaye/Oxfam
Chad: Kaka Madourom is a 30 year old mother in Koudobol, Chad. Through Oxfam's food distribution, she received all the necessary ingredients to cook enriched porridge for her children. Photo: Adam Kraglaye/Oxfam
How we work
When a crisis hits, we respond rapidly with vital humanitarian aid to save lives.
By working with a global network of local partner organisations, we’re able to respond quickly with exactly what’s needed. Working directly with communities means we can tailor our response to needs as they emerge, protecting people most at risk.
Once the immediate threat is over, we stay on to support communities, with tools and resources to help rebuild their lives and protect against future disasters.
When a crisis hits, we respond rapidly with vital humanitarian aid to save lives.
By working with a global network of local partner organisations, we’re able to respond quickly with exactly what’s needed. Working directly with communities means we can tailor our response to needs as they emerge, protecting people most at risk.
Once the immediate threat is over, we stay on to support communities, with tools and resources to help rebuild their lives and protect against future disasters.
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