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Unaccept Inequality

Support an equal future without poverty

At Oxfam Australia, we believe small actions matter and can lead to an equal future for everyone. Rejecting unequal systems like unfair tax laws, tackling climate destruction like Pacific islands sinking, and standing in solidarity with workers to ensure they are paid a fair wage are just a few things we can do.

For far too long, inequality has increased, leading to poverty and injustice. It’s time to do more — for ourselves, for each other and for future generations.

Our collective efforts have the power to dismantle systemic inequality, empower individuals and ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Let’s pave the way for a radically better world, leaving inequality, poverty and injustice behind.

We know that times are tough, and people are looking for solutions beyond government promises. That’s why we’re here — to provide a platform where you can actively make a difference. Our community of like-minded people is committed to driving change, supporting each other and transforming society – together.

Let’s unaccept wealth inequality and make tax fair

Today, more big corporations and billionaires than ever are raking in super profits, while hundreds of millions of people globally go hungry and everyday Australians are struggling with rising costs. It’s time to unaccept inequality and ensure big corporations and billionaires pay their fair share of tax.

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In the face of inequality, we have to decide: be indifferent or be active, be courageous or be complacent. 

Take action, however small, every day to make our world more equal.

Every day is an opportunity to create change, to build an equal future. And it starts with us. Join us to create an equal world.

Throughout history, we’ve seen that people who have dared to imagine a better future have changed the course of humanity.

We reject unequal systems where billionaires and big corporations profit, while everyday people endure poverty wages, climate change-fuelled disasters, and rising costs of living.

Creating an equal future is a challenge that requires time and effort. Let’s embrace hope and collective strength, and join together on a journey towards fairness and equality. 

Join us today and be a part of a movement that matters. Together, let’s shape a better future — one that embraces equality, sustainability and compassion.

Unaccept inequality.

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Together, we can achieve a just, sustainable future without the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

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Make Polluting Corporations Pay

Climate change affects us all, but not equally. A better future isn’t a world away. But rich polluters must pay.

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What She Makes

Together, we’re tackling poverty in the fashion industry. Stand with the women who make our clothes. Add your name to demand big brands pay a living wage.

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It’s time to make tax fair

Today, more big corporations and billionaires than ever are raking in super profits, while hundreds of millions of people globally struggle. It’s time to tax the rich.

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Our stories

Cambodia

Siphon’s story

Cambodia: Siphon is a community activist who was trained and coached by 3SPN to advocate for community issues with the local authorities. She is a leader in her community and a part of the local fisheries network. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

“We have to work together in term of conservation, because it will provide the long-term benefits for next generations.”

Meet Siphon

Australia

Obby’s story

Yawuru (Broome), Australia: Obby participated in the KAWC Roundtable in Broome, 2023. She is a proud Bunuba woman from Fitzroy Crossing. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam

“I knew that our next step forward was going to be to digitise our knowledge, just because of technology — that’s the way that it’s going.”

Meet Obby

Bangladesh

Munni’s story

Bangladesh: Munni is a tea garden worker and earns just 170 Taka [AU$2.30] per day. She has to take out loans in order to buy groceries and then struggles to pay these loans back. Munni attended training run by Oxfam partner organisation, Breaking the Silence, and says she has gained courage through this training. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam

“When meetings started here, I attended those and gradually gained courage.”

Meet Munni

Vanuatu

Yannick’s story

Vanuatu: Yannick is the program manager of Vanuatu Pride (VPride). Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam

“When I became involved with the VPride … it also helped to build up my confidence.”

Meet Yannick

Indonesia

Magda’s story

Indonesia: Magda is Oxfam's ICDRC Project Manager in Larantuka. Through local partner YPPS, Oxfam focuses on climate problems as drought occurs every year in the region—and provides solutions such as creating food security, adaptive planting and cultivation, and reintroducing agricultural processing techniques. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Kyo Umareta/Oxfam

“I’m working with Oxfam on a project that supports women in rural areas to respond and adapt to natural disasters.”

Meet Magda

Cambodia

Chhorvy’s story

Cambodia: Chhorvy recording her catch for the day. Monitoring the catch of fish is important for the management and conservation of communities who depend on the lake for their nutrition, as well as providing indicators on ecological health of the water due to how sensitive fish are to water changes. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

“There were many classes such as on gender, fishery law, negotiation skills and training on fish ecology … I think that is good for the community.”

Meet Chhorvy

Australia

Katina’s story

Yawuru (Broome), Australia: Katina is a proud Yawuru woman passionate about women's health. She was a participant in the KAWC Roundtable in 2023. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam

“Being able to collaborate with the women all over the Kimberley and having women come from interstate as well, I think that’s just important — women coming together.”

Meet Katina

FAQs

Who is Oxfam?

Oxfam is an international charity and global movement dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty. Oxfam Australia is a member of Oxfam International, an international confederation of 21 organisations (and two observer members) working together towards a just world without poverty, with partners and local communities in 80 countries. With over 70 years of experience, Oxfam has been working with local partners and communities to provide immediate and long-term solutions that help people lift themselves out of poverty.

What does Oxfam Australia do?

Oxfam works alongside local partners to deliver life-saving humanitarian relief, long-term anti-poverty projects and powerful campaigns, creating an equal world without poverty.

We are working to create a world that is free of poverty and the inequality that causes poverty. We support people’s right to live in a just world where they can exercise their basic rights:

– the right to live and security
– the right to a sustainable livelihood
– the right to be heard
– the right to have an identity
– the right to have access to essential services. We work to achieve these rights for everyone.

Specifically, we strive to:

– save lives before, during, and after humanitarian crises
– work locally with people and communities to support their development and influence policies and practices that will reduce poverty
– influence governments, institutions and businesses to develop and implement laws, policies and practices that help people rise out of poverty.

Does Oxfam Australia have any political or religious affiliations?

We are an independent development organisation and carry out our work free from party-political or religious agendas. We have no membership or affiliation to any political party or religion. Learn more about our Welfare Religious and Partisan Political Activities Policy. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. One taxation receipt (containing details of every donation) will be sent in July.

Where does Oxfam Australia work?

Oxfam Australia works in a number of countries around the world. More detail on our work in particular countries can be found in the countries where we work section of the site.

Where does the money go?

Your donation goes wherever the need is greatest and will support a range of Oxfam programs around the world.

How does Oxfam Australia select projects?

Our strategic plan contains six goals to change the world: The right to be heard; Gender justice, Saving lives, now and in the future; Sustainable food; Fair sharing of natural resources; and Finance for development.

Our operational plans are based on these goals, and we undertake regional and country level planning to determine projects that will help us to achieve these goals. We take into account issues such as the environment, women, culture, community power structures, the local economy, existing resources and relationships that affect poverty, and we identify underlying vulnerability as well as potential risks.

We work with local partner organisations and communities as well as key staff within the organisation to identify the best way of delivering each project so that we achieve the maximum impact. You can support a specific project or several development projects through our monthly giving programs.

Want to know more?

Visit our frequently ask questions page to learn more about Oxfam and our work.