Oxfam Trailwalker

We extend our sincerest thanks to all of our participants, volunteers and staff. Without you this year would not have been a success! We have reached new levels of dedication, raising funds to further our work in building strength and capacity around the globe. Thank you all for being a part of Trailwalker 2011 and stay tuned for details about Trailwalker 2012.

Oxfam believes that the end of poverty begins with women’s rights. We work with partner organizations in developing countries to tackle the root causes of poverty and in turn, we create self-reliant and sustainable communities. But to do that, we need your help. Join us on a fun, challenging, and rewarding team challenge: Oxfam Trailwalker.

Since 1981, Oxfam Trailwalker has evolved from a grueling military exercise into a truly global movement that effects real change in the lives of millions people living in abject poverty.  The event began in Hong Kong as a military training exercise, and today, it is a global movement. Every year in over fifteen countries, Oxfam Trailwalker is taking place. It’s more than just a fitness challenge, Oxfam Trailwalker is a commitment to change the world, one step at a time.

Like other Oxfam Trailwalkers around the world, teams of four commit to not only raising funds, but also hiking a grueling 100 km in 48 hours. Teams must start and finish the hike together. This is a huge commitment put forth not only by participants but by their support crews, Oxfam volunteers, on-site EMS and other medical support, and the many people involved in making this event the success that it is. The money raised from this crucial fundraising event will support Oxfam Canada’s initiatives all over the world. Specifically, the Oxfam offices in Canada are dedicated to supporting long-term development, advocacy and emergency programs in 28 countries. Oxfam Canada’s core programs are located in the Americas, the Horn of Africa, Southern Africa, and South Asia.

Funds raised from Oxfam Trailwalker also goes toward programs that provide emergency support during humanitarian crises as well as response to natural disasters. Examples of this include the current humanitarian crisis in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where hundreds of thousands of refugees are suffering from the worst drought in years. Oxfam was also instrumental in providing relief following the March 11th  earthquake in Japan. And Oxfam continues to work on the ground to bring much needed aid to the current crisis in the Ivory Coast and Somalia.

Every year around the world, Oxfam Trailwalker is taking place. It’s more than just a fitness challenge, Oxfam Trailwalker is a commitment to change the world, one step at a time. Join us today!

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