Oxfam Canada supports long-term development, advocacy and emergency programs in many countries around the world. Our core programs are located in the Americas, the Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia.
Oxfam Canada works with partners in East Africa and the Horn to identify and confront the region's emerging challenges.
Oxfam Canada is active in Pakistani communities affected by natural disasters. Oxfam programs are strengthening health, education and essential services in the affected region, with special attention being paid to the inclusion of women and girls.
The devastating tsunami of Dec. 26th, 2004 took more than 230,000 lives and destroyed millions of homes and livelihoods. Oxfam Canada is rehabilitating communities struck by the tsunami, and ensuring that women play an active role in the area's future.
Oxfam Canada works in Southern Africa to improve infrastructure, health and education. Human Rights are of special concern, with Oxfam programs encouraging leadership and self sufficiency among women in the region.
Oxfam Canada's program in the Americas focuses on women's rights and gender equality. In the past 5 years, Oxfam Canada has invested close to $4 million in Central America supporting more than 40 partners in Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Oxfam Canada supports long-term development, advocacy and emergency programs in 28 countries around the world. Our core programs are located in the Americas, the Horn of Africa, Southern Africa, and South Asia.