OXFAM

Oxfam GB is a leading aid and development charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 60 years of experience, working with partners in more than 70 countries

Oxfam believes all nations have a part to play – including the poorest, where people may have to find new ways to farm and make a living. And the richest – particularly the US and members of the EU – should reduce greenhouse gas emissions – immediately. They should also help poor countries cope with the likely impact of global climate change. There’s no time to lose. People need help fast when war or disaster cause them to lose their homes. Oxfam has a long record of saving lives in a crisis, and is widely recognised as an expert in public health in emergencies. For instance, after the Tsunami in December 2004 – in which hundreds of thousands of people lost everything – we helped prevent even greater loss of life, providing clean drinking water, temporary shelter and toilets. Since then, we’ve helped people get back on their feet, funding things like house-building and support for small businesses.