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When was Oxfam started?
October 5, 1942, Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxfam/Founded
When was Oxfam founded and why?
The first grants from Oxfam to South Africa came in 1956. These were to support anti-poverty projects run by the churches for children in townships affected by cutbacks imposed under the Bantu Education Act.
How did Oxfam begin?
Oxfam started as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief in England in 1942. 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.
What made Oxfam successful?
In 2019/20, Oxfam developed a new strategy to maximise its impact on poverty and inequality, focusing its work on issues and locations where it can make the biggest difference and increasing support for local partners as part of a deliberate shift of resources and decision-making power.
Who started Oxfam?
Cecil Jackson-Cole
Oxfam/Founders
How has Oxfam changed over the years?
Over the years, Oxfam’s influencing has evolved with the times. While we maintain a multi-level approach, our focus has shifted from European to Southern countries, to international institutions and increasingly back to Southern countries.
What percentage of Oxfam donations go to charity?
According to Oxfam’s 2019/20 Annual Report, for every pound spent 43p goes towards emergency response, rescue and rebuilding efforts, 39p is spent on helping people in developing nations beat poverty, 15p goes towards support, operations and fundraising costs and 2p is spent on campaigning and advocacy.
How much is Oxfam worth?
Oxfam GB’s total gross income in 2018/19 was £434.1 million – an increase of £6.9 million (1.6%) on the previous year, principally due to this being an exceptional year for legacy income.
Who funded Oxfam?
It is funded by contributions from affiliate organizations and has an operating budget of US$8.7M. The legal name of the entity is Stichting Oxfam International.
What awards have Oxfam won?
Oxfam has won the large charity category at this year’s Charities Against Fraud Awards, for the work of its anti-corruption team in tackling fraud and corruption in the UK and across its global operations.