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Oxfam International

25B Katsina-Ala Street, Maitama 904101, Abuja, Nigeria Humanitarian Response Livelihoods & Economic Justice Gender Justice & Women’s Rights WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Governance & Active Citizenship Climate Change & Resilience Official Website

About the Organization

Oxfam International – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

Oxfam International is a global confederation of independent charitable organizations working together to fight poverty, inequality, and injustice. Founded in 1942, Oxfam operates in more than 80 countries, delivering humanitarian assistance and promoting sustainable development.

Presence in Nigeria
Oxfam has been active in Nigeria for many years, implementing humanitarian and development programs across various states, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities in the North-East and other vulnerable regions.

Mission and Approach
Oxfam’s mission is to end poverty and injustice by addressing the root causes of inequality and empowering communities to build sustainable livelihoods. The organization adopts a rights-based and community-driven approach that emphasizes participation, inclusion, and resilience.

Core Areas of Intervention

  • Humanitarian Response:
    Providing emergency relief, including food assistance, clean water, sanitation, and shelter support during crises and disasters.
  • Livelihoods and Economic Justice:
    Supporting agriculture, small businesses, and income-generating activities to improve household resilience and reduce poverty.
  • Gender Justice and Women’s Rights:
    Promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and empowering women and girls socially and economically.
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
    Improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion in vulnerable communities.
  • Governance and Active Citizenship:
    Strengthening community participation, accountability, and inclusive governance systems.
  • Climate Change and Resilience:
    Supporting climate adaptation and resilience-building initiatives for communities affected by environmental challenges.

Geographic Reach
Oxfam operates across several states in Nigeria, focusing on humanitarian and development interventions in both rural and urban communities.

Impact and Operations
The organization has supported millions of Nigerians through integrated programs that improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and promote social justice.

Partnerships and Collaboration
Oxfam collaborates with local NGOs, community-based organizations, government institutions, donors, and international agencies to deliver impactful programs.

Careers and Opportunities
Oxfam offers opportunities in humanitarian response, program management, gender, advocacy, WASH, logistics, and development sectors.

Focus Areas – Oxfam International (Nigeria)

  • Humanitarian Response
  • Livelihoods & Economic Justice
  • Gender Justice & Women’s Rights
  • WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
  • Governance & Active Citizenship
  • Climate Change & Resilience

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