OXFAM

Oxfam is a global confederation of 21 organizations working in over 90 countries worldwide to tackle poverty, inequality, and injustice. Oxfam partners with communities, civil society organizations, and governments to create sustainable change and empower marginalized groups, particularly women and youth. Through humanitarian aid, advocacy, and long-term development programs, Oxfam strives to address the root causes of poverty and champion systemic solutions that promote social justice.

Oxfam’s work is centered on several key areas, including:

• Economic Justice and Equal Rights – Supporting fair wages, access to resources, and economic opportunities for marginalized communities.
• Gender Justice – Empowering women and girls by addressing gender-based violence, advocating for gender equality, and promoting leadership opportunities.
• Climate Justice and Resilience – Assisting vulnerable communities in adapting to climate change, advocating for climate action, and promoting sustainable agriculture and resource management.
• Humanitarian Response – Providing emergency relief, disaster preparedness, and recovery efforts in crisis-affected areas.
• Accountability and Governance – Strengthening civil society, advocating for transparent governance, and ensuring people’s voices are heard in decision-making processes.

Oxfam in Cambodia

In Cambodia, Oxfam envisions a society where all people—especially women and youth—are empowered to hold governments and other powerful actors accountable, enabling them to build a resilient and just society free from poverty and injustice. To achieve this, Oxfam collaborates with civil society, local communities, the private sector, the media, and government institutions to create lasting solutions to poverty and inequality.

From 2015 to 2019, Oxfam in Cambodia’s strategic focus was structured around three core programs:

1. Voices for Change

   • Promoting women’s leadership and gender equality.
   • Addressing gender-based violence.
   • Supporting democracy-building and civic engagement.
   • Empowering youth as agents of social change.
   • Advocating for workers’ rights and strengthening civic space.

2. Resilience

   • Enhancing the ability of small-scale farmers, particularly women, to adapt to climate change and environmental challenges.
   • Supporting disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies.
   • Fostering sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities.

3. Natural Resource Governance

   • Promoting community rights and fair access to land, water, forests, and fisheries.
   • Ensuring responsible management of Cambodia’s natural resources for long-term sustainability.
   • Advocating for transparent and accountable policies in the extractive and agricultural sectors.

A fundamental aspect of Oxfam’s work in Cambodia is its commitment to Gender Justice, which is integrated across all programs to ensure equitable participation and benefits for women and marginalized communities.

Oxfam in Laos

Oxfam’s work in Laos is centered on four key pillars:

1. Citizen Participation and Civil Society Development

   • Strengthening civil society organizations and grassroots movements.
   • Promoting transparency, accountability, and participatory governance.

2. Gender Justice

   • Advancing women’s rights and leadership.
   • Preventing gender-based violence and discrimination.
   • Promoting economic and social empowerment for women and marginalized groups.

3. Resilient Communities

   • Supporting local communities in disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation.
   • Enhancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
   • Strengthening community-based natural resource management.

4. Sustainable Development and Responsible Investment

   • Promoting environmentally sustainable development practices.
   • Advocating for responsible investment policies that benefit local communities.
   • Ensuring fair and inclusive economic growth that prioritizes social and environmental sustainability.