Getting to Know International Organizations: Part 1

Getting to Know International Organizations: Part 1 “The power of people against poverty” The Oxfam organization ( https://www.oxfamamerica.org/ ) is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. They help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Their mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions: Saving lives:  assists the poorest communities when disaster strikes Programs to overcome poverty and injustice:  invests in programs to help people assert their rights so that they can improve their lives. Campaigning for social justice:  works to change the laws and practices that keep people trapped in poverty. Public education:  works to change the way people think about poverty and its causes. With more than 70 years of experience, working in more than 90 countries, each year they reach tens of millions of people directly. In their ef...