THE BIG WINS OF 2023-2024

Around the world, we’re united in unaccepting inequality.

Together, we deliver life-saving support today, and create long-term change for a tomorrow without poverty.

The future is equal.

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Together, we had big wins

Melbourne, Australia: Walkers celebrate finishing the final Trailwalker. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam
Melbourne, Australia: Walkers celebrate finishing the final Trailwalker. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam

incredible people like you donated. This helped us work with local partners to eliminate poverty and create lasting change.

Sanag Region, Somalia: Kowsar Hussien, one of the GFFO project participants standing next to an Oxfam built latrine in Sanaag Region of Somaliland. Photo: Ahmed Osman/Oxfam
Sanag Region, Somalia: Kowsar Hussien, one of the GFFO project participants standing next to an Oxfam built latrine in Sanaag Region of Somaliland. Photo: Ahmed Osman/Oxfam

people reached through our humanitarian work. They received clean water, sanitation, food and shelter along with support to rebuild livelihoods over the long term.

Melbourne, Australia: 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
Melbourne, Australia: 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

change-makers took action and stood with us in unaccepting the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

Bangladesh: Papiya works as a tea estate leader. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the European Union (EU) as the funder of this program.
Bangladesh: Papiya works as a tea estate leader. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the European Union (EU) as the funder of this program.

was contributed by Oxfam Australia towards alleviating poverty and inequality around the world.

Australia: Walkers on the trail of the final Trailwalker. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam
Australia: Walkers on the trail of the final Trailwalker. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam

was raised by the 5,500 walkers who took on Trailwalker events in Sydney and Melbourne.

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was raised by our Oxfamily purchasing more than 20,000 Unwrapped cards, allowing Oxfam and our local partners to provide families with life-changing training, support and livestock.

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people watched Lizzy Hoo host this year’s Comedy Gala on ABC television.

Our global reach

To contribute to change that lasts, we mobilise local organisations to transform the systems, policies and practices that have the most significant impact on people’s lives.

Wherever we are in the world, we work closely with local-led partners to learn about the challenges facing communities and develop projects that will create lasting change for generations to come.

 

Left to right: Hatay, Turkiye: Oxfam Staff members of KEDV discussing matters to efficiently coordinate the emergency support in the camp. Photo: Elizia Flaccavento/Oxfam. Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Duaa Abu Sabha is filling water bottles from Oxfam's water tank, which has been installed in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis Governorate. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam. Kenya: Oxfam and local partner organisation staff members meet with community members in Farakoren, Kenya. They are facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam.Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Duaa Abu Sabha is filling water bottles from Oxfam's water tank, which has been installed in the Left to right: Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis Governorate. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam. Kenya: Oxfam and local partner organisation staff members meet with community members in Farakoren, Kenya. They are facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam.Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Duaa Abu Sabha is filling water bottles from Oxfam's water tank, which has been installed in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis Governorate.Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam. Kenya: Oxfam and local partner organisation staff members meet with community members in Farakoren, Kenya. They are facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought.Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam.
Left to right: Hatay, Turkiye: Oxfam Staff members of KEDV discussing matters to efficiently coordinate the emergency support in the camp. Photo: Elizia Flaccavento/Oxfam. Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Duaa Abu Sabha is filling water bottles from Oxfam's water tank, which has been installed in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis Governorate. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam. Kenya: Oxfam and local partner organisation staff members meet with community members in Farakoren, Kenya. They are facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam.

Thanks to you

The Oxfam Confederation was there for over 15.25 million people in a time of crisis. 

When emergencies and conflict situations arose we worked closely with local organisations on the ground to provide the support people needed most — like clean water, food, sanitation supplies, and shelter.

At the same time, we continued addressing the root causes of poverty such as climate change, prolonged conflict and ineffective governance to rebuild livelihoods and promote long-term equality.

 

Cambodia: Bun and Vantha are part of an Aquaponics pilot project in their village. The pilot gives local villagers the opportunity to grow vegetables in a climate resilient way that can then be used to support their household expenses. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Explore our impact

The inequality that creates poverty is complex, so we’re tackling every layer and coming at it from all sides.

Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh: Shamsun is a Rohingya refugee and has been living in Cox's Bazar camp for seven years, where three of her children were born. Shamsun received training from Oxfam partner organisation, Mukti, and learned how to cultivate vegetables within the limited space of her shelter’s yard. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP).

38,500+

people were supported through our work on gender justice

Likisa, Timor-Leste: Ilda and her husband, Angelino, with their children. Ilda was always a saver, even before joining the ROMANSA savings group. She is currently a leader in her group. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

45,500+

people were supported through our work on economic justice

Yawuru (Broome), Australia: Obby participated in the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council Roundtable in 2023. She is a proud Bunuba woman from Fitzroy Crossing. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam.

55,900+

people were supported through our work on First Peoples' justice

Sydney, Australia (from left): Zedi, Lavenia and Usaia. Photo: Piers Haskard/Oxfam.

23,500+

people were supported through our work on First Peoples' justice

Farakoren, Kenya: The community in Farakoren, Kenya is facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam. This project is supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) and is implemented by Oxfam.

3.2M+

people were supported through our humanitarian work

Sambo, Cambodia: Srey No is a youth activist who recently graduated from high school. She attends regular Northeastern Rural Development (NRD) meetings and is an advocate for conservation and good water governance. Her dream is to win a university scholarship. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

1.2M+

people were reached through our Unaccept Inequality campaign

Circular photo: Savar, Bangladesh: Nilufa survived the Rana Plaza building collapse, but she is still suffering the consequences. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam. Background photo: Savar, Bangladesh: Textile workers are working inside a garment factory in Savar (taken for What She Makes). Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam
Circular photo: Savar, Bangladesh: Nilufa survived the Rana Plaza building collapse, but she is still suffering the consequences. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam. Background photo: Savar, Bangladesh: Textile workers are working inside a garment factory in Savar (taken for What She Makes). Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam

Real lives: Meet Nilufa in Bangladesh

“The place [Rana Plaza] was not safe. The stair was narrow and fire outbreaks happened many times. I felt afraid sometimes.”

Gleno, Ermera, Timor-Leste: Zaquiel Martins de Carmo, the founder of local partner organisation Timor-Leste Organic Fertiliser Enterprise (TILOFE) who produce Timor-Leste’s only commercial organic fertiliser and is also conserving water at his property in Ermera through reforestation. Photo: Keith Parsons/Oxfam.
Gleno, Ermera, Timor-Leste: Zaquiel Martins de Carmo, the founder of local partner organisation Timor-Leste Organic Fertiliser Enterprise (TILOFE) who produce Timor-Leste’s only commercial organic fertiliser and is also conserving water at his property in Ermera through reforestation. Photo: Keith Parsons/Oxfam.

How we use your generous donations

Every dollar donated helps us create a future where everyone is equal, and no one is living in poverty.

Our volunteers changed lives

743 incredible volunteers donated 23,406 hours, which is equivalent to more than $1,166,800 and 13.9 full-time roles. 

We couldn’t do it without these superstars!

Melbourne, Australia: Volunteers on the trail of the final Trailwalker. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam.
Melbourne, Australia: Volunteers on the trail of the final Trailwalker. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam.
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enables Oxfam to provide a week’s worth of food to a family living through a hunger crisis.

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volunteer hours

enables Oxfam to provide four families in Timor-Leste with gardening tools, like a hoe, spade and watering can, to grow their own food. 

How you can help

When people like you care, nothing can stop us.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the Oxfamily, thank you for helping us create a more just world.

Let’s keep it going!

Vanuatu: Judith and Magret at the Vanuatu Society for People with Disabilities (VSPD). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
Vanuatu: Judith and Magret at the Vanuatu Society for People with Disabilities (VSPD). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Get involved

Raise money, sign a petition or make your voice heard. There are many ways to make a difference and every action counts.

TAKE ACTION
Likisa, Timor-Leste: Natersia in front of her vegetable patch of kankung that she grows through Oxfam local partner KSI. Since joining ROMANSA, she has saved enough money for and purchased a corn grinder, as well as shoes for her grandkids. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
Likisa, Timor-Leste: Natersia in front of her vegetable patch of kankung that she grows through Oxfam local partner KSI. Since joining ROMANSA, she has saved enough money for and purchased a corn grinder, as well as shoes for her grandkids. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Regular donations

A small gift given regularly adds up to a big difference in eliminating poverty and inequality around the world.

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Cambodia: Chana and Sare (both 50s) are part of an Aquaponics pilot project in their village. The pilot gives local villagers the opportunity to grow vegetables in a climate resilient way that can then be used to support their household expenses. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Cambodia: Chana and Sare (both 50s) are part of an Aquaponics pilot project in their village. The pilot gives local villagers the opportunity to grow vegetables in a climate resilient way that can then be used to support their household expenses. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Volunteer

Volunteering your time is one of the most powerful ways to contribute. Explore the different ways you can volunteer with us.

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Farakoren, Kenya: Nkariyon’s community is facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam. This project is supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) and is implemented by Oxfam
Farakoren, Kenya: Nkariyon’s community is facing severe food insecurity, water stress and public health risks due to several years of drought. Photo: Claire Walker/Oxfam. This project is supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) and is implemented by Oxfam
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Global reach

We're changing lives around the world.

Rangpur, Bangladesh: Marufa, a rug maker, works at her loom in a factory. Photo: Mutasim Billah/Oxfam.
Rangpur, Bangladesh: Marufa, a rug maker, works at her loom in a factory. Photo: Mutasim Billah/Oxfam.
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Our impact

Tackling inequalities that lead to poverty.

Vanuatu: Esline is learning to sew at Northern Care Youth Centre (NCYC). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
Vanuatu: Esline is learning to sew at Northern Care Youth Centre (NCYC). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
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The money

Where we use your donor dollars.

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