Mission/Vision
Founded in 1963, Oxfam Canada is a non-profit international development organization that supports community programmes in food security, health, nutrition and democratic development with an emphasis on working with women.
We are a member-based organization. Members help to formulate our...
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Founded in 1963, Oxfam Canada is a non-profit international development organization that supports community programmes in food security, health, nutrition and democratic development with an emphasis on working with women.
We are a member-based organization. Members help to formulate our direction, participate in governing bodies and elect representatives to the Board of Directors.
Oxfam Canada is one of the 12 Oxfam organizations around the world that form Oxfam International. Together we are working to tackle the root causes of poverty, social injustice and inequality.
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What does the organization do?
Oxfam Canada is dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice around the world. We believe that every individual is entitled to an income, an education, affordable health-care, protection from disasters and violence, equality of opportunity and the right to have a say in his or her own future. We...
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Oxfam Canada is dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice around the world. We believe that every individual is entitled to an income, an education, affordable health-care, protection from disasters and violence, equality of opportunity and the right to have a say in his or her own future. We work with people in poor communities, with local partner organizations at home and abroad and with members, volunteers and financial supporters to make this a reality. Oxfam Canada is a member of Oxfam International, a federation of twelve, autonomous non-governmental organizations.
The stories you are about to read in the following sections offer only a sampling of the scope of Oxfam Canada's work around the world. There are many more untold stories of day-to-day struggles, of small but significant successes, of defiant, resilient and resourceful people and communities.
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The rains are beginning in Haiti March 19th, 2010
Haiti's rainy season has begun. The lack of adequate sanitation in many of the camps is about to become a major health hazard and some camps will also be prone to flooding. Other urgent needs need tackling. go to page
Aid Budget 2010: Beyond the big numbers March 19th, 2010
Dollar figures for Aid in the Canadian government's recent budget reveal startling trends and priorities. go to page
Haiti: Oxfam's toughest week ever January 19th, 2010
Although aid is beginning to get through, the impact of the earthquake on Oxfam’s Haitian and international staff, the logistical challenges combined with a destroyed office and warehouse and the loss of communications have made this the one of... go to page
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