Mission and Vision
A just world, without poverty. That is our mission. We believe that people can build independent livelihoods, provided their rights are respected. That is why we help people around the world to stand up for their rights.
1. Right to sustainable livelihood resources
Everybody must be sure of a fair income and enough to eat. Yet this is not the case for 20% of the world’s population. That is why we are working on better access to land and water, and on fair working and trading conditions.
2. Right to basic social services
Education and health care are essential for building better societies. Yet even as we make progress towards universal primary education, around the world, there are still 130 million kids in school who fail to learn basic reading, writing and maths. When governments fail to deliver, Oxfam together with partner organizations invest in quality basic social services.
3. Right to life and security
Natural disasters, climate change and armed conflicts hit millions of people every year. We support them with relief aid and reconstruction. And we prepare people to prevent or mitigate the effects of disasters and conflicts.
4. Right to social and political participation
Knowledge is power. We believe that when people can participate in public decisions that affect them, they can build independent livelihoods and thriving communities.Together with partners we give people access to information and a voice.
5. Right to an identity
Gender inequality is both a violation of human rights and an obstacle to sustainable development. In a just world there is no place for the discrimination of women and minorities.
Our Core Values
When people’s basic rights are respected, we can rid the world of poverty and injustice. This is what we stand for:
- Empowerment
We work on the basis of the power and potential of people. We provide practical and innovative solutions to empower people to build their livelihoods without poverty.
- Accountability
We call on those in power to consider people in a vulnerable position in word and action. And we of course account for our own work to governments, donors, supporters, volunteers, corporations and almost 17 million Dutch men and women.
- Inclusiveness
We are all equal, irrespective of the accident of birth, gender, faith or sexual orientation. In all our work we give special attention to the position and rights of women and minorities. And given the potentially pivotal role of women as agents of change, gender justice is at the heart of everything we do.
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Displaying 191 - 195 of 328Livelihood Kayes
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Bien que l#objectif à long terme d#Oxfam Solidarité soit de développer progressivement des leviers d#action au niveau régional ouest-africain, ce programme met principalement l#accent sur les niveaux national et local. Des leviers d#action régionaux ponctuels seront développés en vue de construire progressivementune stratégie régionale à moyen terme, en lien avec le travail réalisé par les autres affiliés Oxfam dans la région. Notre programme est construit sur le renforcement des capacités des partenaires et de leurs groupes de base. Le focus que nous donnons de cette manière dans le programme DGD répond à une des recommandations d#Intrac5 de lier davantage le système Monitoring et Evaluation à la sphère d#influence directe dans laquelle les partenaires veulent obtenir des changements. Notre travail ne pouvant se porter sur tous les secteurs et enjeux de l#agriculture familiale, nous avons, au regard de nos expériences passées, des partenaires potentiels (voir pt 2.3) et des opportunités d#action, identifié 3 thématiques complémentaires : 1) l#accès au foncier (la gouvernance foncière) pour sécuriser la disponibilité en terre cultivables des petits agriculteurs (femmeset hommes) par le biais d#une gouvernance foncière équitable et transparente ; 2) l#accès aux autres facteurs de production pour promouvoir un modèle de production inspiré par l#agro-écologie et contribuant à la résilience ; et 3) le développement de marchés agricoles locaux, pour mieux exploiter et développer des opportunités d#écoulement des produits locaux et en garantir la disponibilité et l#approvisionnement localement D#après notre analyse, le travail sur ces thématiques doit nous permettre d#adresser les fondementsdu problème de la pauvreté des exploitants familiaux tant sur le plan du contexte (cadres normatifs nationaux et régionaux, volatilité des prix, structuration des marchés locaux, concurrence des produits importés#) que du renforcement de capacité des exploitants familiaux (renforcement de la qualité, capacité à interpeller/négocier, structuration de chaine de valeur, stratégie de commercialisation, inégalité entre homme et femme# ).
Ford Found. Global Land Advocacy Grant
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We promoted international targets and indicators on women#s and community#s land rights. In 2014-2015, Oxfam participated in the discussions over the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its monitoring framework by: i) leading the coalition of civil society organizations on this issue, and partnering with UN Agencies, research organizations, governments, and Major Groups in New York; ii) facilitating common positions across various initiatives, and developing policy material; iii) engaging with the Global Donor Platform on Rural Development, the Global Land Indicator Initiative, the Committee on World Food Security; iv) and providing inputs in consultations related to the Agenda. As result, in alliance with others, we secured: i) three robust targets on land rights (1.4, 2.3 and 5a) in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda; ii) three strong indicators in its monitoring framework; iii) The World Bank, UN-Habitat, and FAO taking steps to track progress; iv) growing consensus around land rights targetsand indicators, as testified by joint policy positions and technical documents; v) The CFS starting a monitoring exercise on the Voluntary Guidelines on the ResponsibleGovernance of Tenure in October 2016.
Household Food Security Rehabilitation
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Project: Household food security rehabilitation of smallholder communities and capacity building of their farmer organizations in flood 2010-affected areas of district Rahim Yar Khan and District Rajanpur. Description: Through this project the partner Help Foundation will rehabilitate food security and build the capacity of smallholder communities in quest of their agricultural self-reliance and food rights. Below are the main results envisaged under the project; # Establishment <(>&<)> support of farmer groups, capacity building of farmer associations # On-Farm/Non-Farm support to farmers # Awareness on Food Security, Land Rights, Women Rights <(>&<)> Media Coverage # Skill Development, provision of Equipments # FAs# linkages with farmers, NGO#s/INGO#s, Professional groups, government line departments and credit agencies In District Rajanpur, under the proposed project, HELP Foundation will address the long-awaited applications by the FAs for cooperation required from HELP Foundation in terms of financialgrants against the mini-budget projects generated and submitted by these FAs to HELP Foundation. These projects will encompass mainly advocacy, gender and governance related soft interventions/campaigns/researches etc. implemented mutually by FAs and HELPFoundation with technical guidance by Oxfam Novib. However in District Rahim Yar Khan, the proposed intervention will address the basic steps for rehabilitating the food security which was significantly hit by flood 2010 and damaged a large tract of geographical area of standing crops. No significant grass-root interventions have been made in the target areas. So, majority of the activities and major chunk of the budget will be executed in district Rahim Yar Khan. In the two target districts the projectwill directly benefit 400 small holder women and men beneficiaries representing 400 poor households. Three farmer associations working in the 2 two tehsils of Rajanpur and representing 800 small farming households will also be targeted within the project.
ORAM Zambézia Strategic Plan 2012-14
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ORAM Zambézia is one of the provincial delegations of ORAM. The provincial program in Zambézia is meant to reach: - 150 communities, directly reached know more about their legal rights linked to land, natural resources, local governance, environment and water (400.000 adults (250.000 women and 150.000 men) <(>&<)> 50.000 children and 10.000 community leaders). - 1 million people, indirectlyacquire knowledge on the above legal rights - 10 farmer associations created and trained (min. 50% women) - 12 women associationsinstalled with business plans - 30 community areas delimitation registered, including land use plans and 10 business plans - Community managed forestry concessions reduce environmental damage - 5 communities receive FIL funds with support from district farmerforum - 30 local land communities trained in natural resource management - 16 conflicts around land ownership and natural resources channelled to district governments - 10 short movies (5 min) produced on involvement of women in land and natural resources management and use.
PROMOTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE POOR AND MARGINALIZED - 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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PROGRESS TOWARDS OUTCOME 2: enHANCED COMMUNITY EMPOWERMenT TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO JUSTICE
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PROGRESS TOWARDS OUTCOME 3: CAPACITY OF PRISON AND COMMUNITY PARALEGALS TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID STRenGTHenED
Target Groups
Kituo cha Sheria –Legal Advice Centre (hereinafter referred to as “KITUO”) is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged and marginalized individuals in Kenya by ensuring their effective access to justice and the enjoyment of their human rights. Its comprehensive range of initiatives includes in-house legal aid services, legal education and clinics, public interest litigation, research, advocacy, networking, community outreach, mobilization, and the empowerment of communities through paralegal training and connection to formal legal services. KITUO’s key areas of focus encompass land rights, labour issues, housing, succession, forced migration, and broader human rights concerns. KITUO aims to empower impoverished and marginalized communities in exercising their human rights while creating pathways for efficient access to justice. KITUO possess extensive experience in implementing projects within the prison system, enhancing access to justice within the criminal justice framework, and alternative justice systems. During the reporting period, KITUO successfully implemented activities supported by the Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy. The project aimed to strengthen access to justice for the poor and marginalized, employing various means such as legal aid provision through the MHAKI SMS platform, legal aid clinics, capacity building for community and prison-based paralegals, outreach efforts, advocacy for pro-poor policies, and public interest litigation. With the support of the Netherlands Embassy, KITUO significantly enhanced access to justice for the poor and marginalized. Trained paralegals and prison officers played a crucial role in this achievement, resulting in the acquittal of over 800 inmates and the issuance of non-custodial sentences for 700 individuals. This success contributed to the decongestion of correctional facilities, alleviating overcrowding and improving the living conditions for the remaining inmates. Additionally, the project facilitated expedited processing of cases within the prison justice system, as the trained individuals possessed a better understanding of legal procedures, enabling them to navigate the system more efficiently and ensure timely resolution of legal matters. To ensure the program's sustainability, the Training of Trainers (TOT) approach was incorporated. This equipped 275 community paralegals with training skills, enabling them to train others in the future and disseminate information to community members. In 2022, more than 1,000 cases in the target regions were handled at the grassroots level through the community justice centers. Legal aid provision through clinics and the MHaki SMS platform reached over 2,000 people. Furthermore, community radio broadcasts reached an impressive audience of more than 3.6 million people. The findings and lessons learned from this project will guide future initiatives focused on strengthening access to justice and promoting legal empowerment for disadvantaged individuals in Kenya. The partnership between Kituo Cha Sheria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy has played a vital role in supporting these endeavours and will continue to be instrumental in driving positive change in the justice sector. Dr Annette Mbogoh, Executive Director, Kituo Cha Sheria- Legal Advice Centre