Oxfam

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global confederation comprising 17 independent organizations, operating in roughly 94 countries to address poverty and systemic injustices worldwide. At its core, Oxfam’s mission is to empower individuals to assert their rights and take control of their own lives… read more. The organization collaborates directly with communities while advocating for systemic change to ensure marginalized groups can enhance their livelihoods, influence decisions affecting them, and secure fair opportunities. By uniting these efforts across its affiliates, Oxfam amplifies its impact through coordinated global initiatives.

Nigeria, home to over 160 million people, possesses abundant human and natural resources. Yet, in 2010, 52 percent of the population resided in rural areas, and 64 percent lived on less than $1 per day. Oxfam’s initiatives in Nigeria prioritize livelihood enhancement, gender equality, and robust governance.

Key focus areas include:
– Promoting economic justice and sustainable livelihoods.
– Advancing gender justice and fostering female leadership.
– Strengthening governance, with a focus on the Niger Delta region.
– Reducing disaster risks and delivering rapid humanitarian responses.

Central to Oxfam’s approach is the conviction that transforming power dynamics is essential to enabling disadvantaged communities to claim their rights.

Oxfam envisions a Nigeria characterized by transparent, accountable governance, empowered citizens, and a private sector committed to inclusive, equitable growth that prioritizes the needs of vulnerable populations.

To realize this vision, Oxfam partners with diverse stakeholders—including community groups, regional networks, and local, state, and national organizations—to drive collective progress.