Oxfam International was formed in by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. They joined together as a confederation to maximize efficiency and achieve greater impact to reduce global poverty and injustice.
The group campaigned for food supplies to be sent through an allied naval blockade to starving women and children in enemy-occupied Greece during the Second World War. After the war, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and financial aid to groups aiding poor people throughout Europe. Today, we are working in about 70 countries, with thousands of partners, allies, and communities to save and protect lives in emergencies, help people rebuild their livelihoods and campaign for genuine, lasting change, keeping women's rights at the heart of everything we do.
There are 21 member organizations of the Oxfam International confederation. We also have three public engagement offices - Oxfam in South Korea, Sweden and Argentina — that focus on raising funds and awareness about our work. Breadcrumb Home What we do Working worldwide About us.
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