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Nairobi, Kenya·Est. 1942

Oxfam International

A world without poverty is possible.

PovertyHumanitarianHuman rights

Oxfam is a confederation of 21 organisations working with partners in over 80 countries to end the injustice of poverty.

2022 revenue
$1.12B
Program ratio
82%
Founded
1942
Operating in
8+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating across 8+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1942.

  1. 1942
    Founded in Oxford

    Originally the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief.

  2. 1995
    Oxfam International formed
  3. 2018
    Headquarters moved to Nairobi

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

19.5M
People supported through programs
As of 2023
80+
Countries

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Estimated figures — not yet linked to an official registry.

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2021$1.05B81%
2022$1.12B82%

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2022. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
82%
≈ $872M
Management & admin
10%
≈ $105M
Fundraising
8%
≈ $86M

About $56M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.

Program share reported by the organisation; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is estimated.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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