ABOUT US
About Oxfam India
Oxfam is marking its 62nd year in India this year. Oxfam India, a fully independent Indian organization (with Indian staff and an Indian Board) is a member of a global confederation of 17 Oxfams.
Vision, Mission and Values
Oxfam India's vision is to create a more equal, just, and sustainable world by empowering the poor to demand their rights, engaging the non-poor to become active and supportive citizens, advocating for an effective and accountable state, and making markets work for poor people.
History
Oxfam is marking its 62nd year in India this year. In 1951, Oxfam GB came to India during the Bihar famine to launch its first full scale humanitarian response in a developing country.
Governing Board
At the core of Oxfam India's governance practices is the Oxfam India Board, which ensures that core objectives of the organisation are met. The Board comprises of non-executive directors and is supported by two sub-committees, namely the Finance and Audit Committee and the Nominations Committee.
Our Team
Oxfam India's senior management team includes a Chief Executive Officer and four Directors. These Directors are heading Programs and Advocacy, Policy, Research and Campaigns, Marketing and Fundraising and Operations.
Affiliates and Partnerships
Oxfam works primarily through grassroots organizations to bring about deep-rooted sustainable changes in people’s lives through long-term development programming linked to positive policy changes at various levels.
Oxfam India Strategy Summary
This strategy is meant to provide an overall vision of what Oxfam India wants to do in the coming years to be relevant and meaningful to the emerging Indian context and to make a difference.
Careers
Oxfam is marking its 61st year in India this year. Oxfam India, a fully independent Indian organization (with Indian staff and an Indian Board) is a member of a global confederation of 17 Oxfams.
Contact
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