Phillipines: Marinel holding a protest card in front of Shell HQ in Manilla, just like she used to do during the lobby for the petition to have a resolution on Fossil companies abusing human rights by fueling climate change with extractive and polluting activities. Photo: Stories4Change by Climate Tracker.
Advocacy and campaigns
Our campaigns activate and mobilise people to dismantle the power structures that sustain poverty, creating a fairer world for everyone.
South Africa: Community activist Bettie Fortuin (Auntie Bettie, right) leads a picket action outside Matroosberg Farm in De Doorns. The group is demanding that the workers on this farm be paid on time (every fortnight). On the left: Women on Farms activist Margrieta Prins (Auntie Ding). Photo: Alexa Sedgwick/Oxfam
OUR APPROACH
We believe that the only way to truly end poverty is to challenge the systems that keep power and money concentrated in the hands of a few.
That’s why we’re tackling unfair tax systems, climate policy that favours polluters and corporations denying their workers a living wage, these systems stand in the way of the world we all want.
We address inequality from all sides by building movements of people committed to a more equal world and advocating to governments to tackle systemic inequality.
By joining us, you can be part of a global movement of supporters, local partners, Oxfam staff and communities advocating for fair systems and policies.
Together, we will call out inequality when we see it, amplify the voices of the many and demand decision makers pay attention.
How we work
Together with local partners, Oxfam advocates and campaigns for people across the globe
Indonesia: Sekolah Setara (Equality School) is empowering women of this village to raise their voice and advocate for their needs. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
Shifting power
Those who benefit from inequality aren’t going to give it up easily. But together, we can force change. Our campaigns mobilise people to challenge and dismantle the power structures that sustain poverty, creating a fairer world for all.
Tonga: Cynthia Houniuhi, president of Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) at the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting. Photo: Tini Media/Oxfam
Truth to power
Inequality grows when those in control go unchallenged. That’s why we call out unfairness and inequality when we see it, placing pressure on those in power to change the conditions that keep people in poverty.
Australia: On Sunday 17th September 2023, Oxfam Australia joined with tens of thousands to walk through Melbourne CBD in support of a 'Yes' vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam. Authorised by Rod Goodbun, Oxfam Australia, West Melbourne/Naarm
Taking action
Real change happens when people take action. Our campaigns inspire and mobilise people to stand up and make a difference, taking clear steps to remove the inequalities that keep people in poverty
Australia: Four climate activists from the Kimberley, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands came together for the Safe Climate, Equal Future Speakers tour in September 2024. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam
passionate politics
Take political action now
When we join our voices and act as one, real change isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable.
Raise your voice today. Get in touch with your member of parliament, learn how to write a letter to the editor and challenge the systems that keep people in poverty.
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