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Oxfam International

Website: http://www.oxfam.org/

Category: Humanitarian

Year of Foundation: 1994-6

Location of Headquarters: Oxford, UK

Brief Description: Oxfam International describes itself as 'an international group of independent non-governmental organizations dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world.' (Source: www.oxfam.org; accessed 7 April 2010).

Founding Rationales:

According to the mission statement adopted by Oxfam International's Board in 1996, 'Oxfam International's purpose is to: further the Oxfams' common goals; promote, assist and co-ordinate collaboration among the Oxfams where this will result in a greater impact of the sum total of their joint efforts; protect the Oxfam name and enhance its standing.'

Source: http://www.oxfam.org/en/about/what/mission (accessed 7 April 2010)

Evolution of Membership (Organizations):

Oxfam International Membership Chart

Sources: YIO; www.oxfam.org (accessed 7 April 2010)