Introduction to Oxfam

Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organisations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. With many of the causes of poverty global in nature, the 13 affiliate members of Oxfam International believe they can achieve greater impact through their collective efforts. Oxfam International seeks increased worldwide public understanding that economic and social justice is crucial to sustainable development. Oxfam works with communities, allies and partner organizations, undertaking long-term development, emergency work, and research and campaigning for a fairer world.

History of Oxfam International

Oxfam International was founded in 1995, formed by the group of like-minded independent non-government organizations, who wanted to work together internationally to achieve greater impact in reducing poverty by their collective efforts. The name “Oxfam” comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain during the Second World War in 1942. This group of Oxford citizens campaigned for grain ships to be sent through the allied naval blockade to provide relief for women and children in enemy-occupied Greece.
The Oxfam organisations are working to become part of a movement which is capable of global responses to global issues.

Working at Oxfam International

"The benefits for the graduates are that they get the chance to work for a household name charity and get experience in areas like policy and international development, which are areas that are very competitive to find jobs in" says volunteering manager Carolyn Myers.

If all the above strikes a chord and you want to alleviate poverty, hunger and injustice in our world and this makes you want to choose a career at an NGO like Oxfam then why not look at Oxfam’s internship schemes, volunteer projects and long-term careers to see how you can change the world for the better.
Current Oxfam International vacancies are advertised on the website on our page, which you can visit at http://www.oxfam.org/en/getinvolved/jobs/index.htm

Interning at Oxfam
The Oxfam International Secretariat Internship Program, based at its headquarters in Oxford, offers full-time, six-month placements. The purpose of the program is to provide interns with a solid understanding of the activities of the Oxfam confederation, while the Secretariat benefits from the valuable support interns bring to the office.

You can find the latest opportunities on Oxfam internships advertised at http://www.oxfam.org/en/getinvolved/internship/index.htm