Unaccept Inequality

Right now, inequality is trapping billions of people in poverty. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, let’s build an equal world without poverty.

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Inequality isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. And together, we can choose differently and act however that looks for you.

For more than 80 years, Oxfam has stood with communities facing poverty, inequality and crisis. Alongside local partners, communities and a global network of supporters, we’ve challenged the systems that held them back.

We believe that a fairer world is possible. And we know you do, too.

Learn about our work, wear badges or campaign stickers to spark conversations or join one of our powerful campaigns to dismantle unjust systems, demand climate justice, and stand with communities living through crisis.

Together, let’s unaccept inequality and build a future grounded in dignity, fairness and peace.

Take a positive step, on your terms. Because an equal world is worth fighting for.

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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty.

Equality takes many forms and impacts people in many ways. Every day, people experience discrimination, exclusion and injustice that excludes them from earning a decent wage, having a voice in their communities, getting an education or meeting their basic needs for food, shelter and healthcare. This discrimination can be on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexuality and gender identity, to name a few.

Here’s what inequality looks like for Dani, and what we're doing to unaccept it.

Act

We won’t look away from injustice. And we know you won’t either.

You’ll keep showing up with care and courage, however that looks for you. Here are just some of the ways you can act, on your terms.

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Indonesia: Husaini's community experiences frequent flash floods and earthquakes. She received resources from Oxfam local partner, KONSEPSI, for an emergency bag in preparation for disasters. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam

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Husaini knows that the next big storm could take everything from her. It’s happened before.

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Australia: Beautlyn is a volunteer with the Program team and in November she got the opportunity to go on Yawuru Country and help support the Kimberley Aboriginal Women's Council Roundtable. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam.

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Australia: Oxfam Australia staff attended a event as part of Orientation Week at the University of Melbourne. Oxfam was present at this event to talk about Oxfam, our work and to engage with students and the community. Photo: Maddison Kraus/Oxfam

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We believe in wearing your heart on your sleeve — or your bag, tote or laptop.

Keep an eye out for our soon-to-drop merch, which will be available online and at an event near you.

At our events, you can learn more about our work, share the message with your friends and learn about small actions you can take to build a more equal world.

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Cambodia: Siphon is a community activist who was trained and coached by Oxfam local partner 3SPN to advocate for community issues with the local authorities. She is a leader in her community and a part of the local fisheries network. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Photo: Patrick Moran

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A better world starts with one person. But it comes when we all join together and unaccept inequality.

Each one of us builds momentum for change.

Every time you post, repost, or talk about inequality, you help amplify voices that need to be heard. You help shift hearts, minds — and systems.

Whether it’s sharing a campaign, sending a story that moved you, or starting a conversation with someone you care about. It all matters.

You don’t need a platform to make an impact. Just a voice. Use it. Share it.

How you can help

Join Oxfam today and help communities all over the world live free from poverty.

Make a donation

Ready to give? Change someone's life today by making a donation to Oxfam. With your support, communities can rebuild after a disaster, families can grow food, and everyone can have a say in the decisions that affect them.

Become a regular donor

Through ongoing, regular support you are playing a key role in achieving a just, more equal world where no-one lives in poverty.

Donate to our appeals

From emergency relief to recovery efforts — support our current appeals and stand with communities experiencing crises.

Support a special project

Donations of $10,000 or more can support a particular area of interest or specific project.

Learn about gifts in Wills

When you include Oxfam in your Will, your values and compassion will transform the lives of people all over the world, for many years to come.

Buy an Oxfam Unwrapped gift

Each Oxfam Unwrapped charity gift card represents a tax-deductible donation on your loved one’s behalf that will help transform the lives of people living in poverty.

Fundraise for us

You can support Oxfam’s lifesaving work by holding your own fundraiser or charity event and starting the conversation about poverty and injustice around the world.

Learn about gifts in memory

Donating a gift in memory of a loved one is a lasting and rewarding way to honour their life. This wonderful gift will allow us to plan and implement long-term programs that will help create a world without poverty.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Oxfam?

Oxfam is an international charity and global movement dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty. Oxfam Australia is a member of Oxfam International, an international confederation working together towards a just world without poverty, with partners and local communities in 80 countries. With over 80 years of experience, Oxfam has been working with local partners and communities to provide immediate and long-term solutions that help people lift themselves out of poverty.

What does Oxfam Australia do?

Oxfam works alongside local partners to deliver life-saving humanitarian relief, long-term anti-poverty projects and powerful campaigns, creating an equal world without poverty.

We are working to create a world that is free of poverty and the inequality that causes poverty. We support people’s right to live in a just world where they can exercise their basic rights:

the right to live and security
the right to a sustainable livelihood
the right to be heard
the right to have an identity
the right to have access to essential services. We work to achieve these rights for everyone.

Specifically, we strive to:

save lives before, during, and after humanitarian crises
work locally with people and communities to support their development and influence policies and practices that will reduce poverty
influence governments, institutions and businesses to develop and implement laws, policies and practices that help people rise out of poverty

Does Oxfam have any political or religious affiliations?

We are an independent development organisation and carry out our work free from party-political or religious agendas. We have no membership or affiliation to any political party or religion. Learn more about our Welfare Religious and Partisan Political Activities Policy.

Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. One taxation receipt (containing details of every donation) will be sent in July.

Where does Oxfam Australia work?

Oxfam Australia works in a number of countries around the world. More detail on our work in particular countries can be found in the countries where we work section of the site.

Where does the money go?

Your donation goes wherever the need is greatest and will support a range of Oxfam programs around the world. To learn more, read our annual report.

How does Oxfam Australia select projects?

Our strategic plan contains six goals to change the world: The right to be heard; Gender justice, Saving lives, now and in the future; Sustainable food; Fair sharing of natural resources; and Finance for development.

Our operational plans are based on these goals, and we undertake regional and country level planning to determine projects that will help us to achieve these goals. We take into account issues such as the environment, women, culture, community power structures, the local economy, existing resources and relationships that affect poverty, and we identify underlying vulnerability as well as potential risks.

We work with local partner organisations and communities as well as key staff within the organisation to identify the best way of delivering each project so that we achieve the maximum impact. You can support a specific project or several development projects through our monthly giving programs.