Kenya: Floods swept their home in May 2025 and affected her family's livelihood. She received a KES 9000 from Oxfam, courtesy of the Australian Aid to help her rebuild from the impacts of floods. Photo: Peter Irungu/Oxfam

About Us

For more than 70 years, Oxfam Australia has been working to create a world without poverty. A world where everyone can live free of the inequalities that hold them back.

How we work

Our history

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

Humanitarian aid
Long-term development
Advocacy and campaigns

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.

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Nigeria: The women's group sat under a tree in Michika and engaged in an interactive session. Photo: Dinovate Solutions/Oxfam

Nigeria: The women's group sat under a tree in Michika and engaged in an interactive session. Photo: Dinovate Solutions/Oxfam

Our values

We believe everyone must be treated fairly and have equitable access to rights and opportunities.

The Oxfam confederation works in 76 countries, supporting more than 14.25 million people

Our initial response to crises focuses on providing life-saving humanitarian aid. Once the immediate needs have been met, we work with local partner organisations and communities to support long-term recovery.

countries have life-changing projects in action

$39.5 M+

invested in fighting inequality and poverty worldwide

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Australia: Oxfam partnered with Gary Stevenson, and brought our Tax the Super Rich campaign, on his tour of Australia, where he shared his message of growing wealth inequality. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam

Our team

We have a dedicated team of people committed to improving the lives of people all around the world.

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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.