Unaccept Inequality
Right now, inequality is trapping billions of people in poverty. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Alongside local partners, communities and a global network of supporters, we can challenge the systems that hold people back.
Together, let’s build an equal world without poverty.
You have the power to change what’s possible
Inequality isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. And together, we can choose differently and act however that looks for you.
For more than 80 years, Oxfam has stood with communities facing poverty, inequality and crisis. Backed by people like you, we’ve challenged the systems that held them back.
We believe that a fairer world is possible – and we know you do too.
Learn about our work, wear badges or campaign stickers to spark conversations or join one of our powerful campaigns to dismantle unjust systems, demand climate justice, and stand with communities living through crisis.
Together, let’s unaccept inequality and build a future grounded in dignity, fairness and peace.
Take a positive step, on your terms. Because an equal world is worth fighting for.
Learn
When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
![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](https://www.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Munni-crop.png "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")
Act
We won’t look away from injustice. And we know you won’t either.
You’ll keep showing up with care and courage, however that looks for you. Here are just some of the ways you can act, on your terms.
Donate
Join our mission to create an equal world without the inequalities that keep people in poverty.
Speak up for Gaza
Add your name to our letter to Prime Minister Albanese and demand that Australia takes decisive action now to stop violence and breaches of international law.
Volunteer
You can volunteer in a range of areas including research, editing, events, finance, and human resources, just to name a few.
Wear
We believe in wearing your heart on your sleeve — or your bag, tote or laptop.
Keep an eye out for our soon-to-drop merch, which will be available online and at an event near you.
At our events, you can learn more about our work, share the message with your friends and learn about small actions you can take to build a more equal world.
Share
A better world starts with one person. But it comes when we all join together and unaccept inequality.
Each one of us builds momentum for change.
Every time you post, repost, or talk about inequality, you help amplify voices that need to be heard. You help shift hearts, minds — and systems.
Whether it’s sharing a campaign, sending a story that moved you, or starting a conversation with someone you care about. It all matters.
You don’t need a platform to make an impact. Just a voice. Use it. Share it.
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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 working together towards a just world without poverty, with partners and local communities in 80 countries. With over 80 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.
