This paper details the history and organizational structure of Oxfam International, founded in 1995 by a group of independent
non-
government organizations that banded together to achieve a greater impact in reducing poverty through their collective efforts. This paper delves into Oxfam's rebuilding efforts in Asia, after the 2005
tsunami disaster, in which the organization raised over $200 million, to provide long term relief to the affected countries. This paper details the efforts and accomplishments of Oxfam International in Nigeria, where the organization has made tremendous progress in the region, fighting slavery and discrimination. This paper discusses Oxfam's work in war-torn Sudan, where they have been helping more than 700,000 individuals in Darfur and Chad. This paper examines Oxfam's Make Trade Fair project, which calls on governments, institutions and multinational companies around the world to come together and form new trade practices, in order to combat global poverty. This paper also details the four main goals of non-governmental organizations, such as Oxfam, which include, setting agendas and negotiating outcomes, by means of research and lobbying in humanitarian and emergency situations. Table of Contents: Mission Statement Organizational Structure Recent Projects Rebuilding After the Tsunami Fighting Slavery and Discrimination in Nigeria Sudan Crisis Make Trade Fair Four Roles of NGOs Media Reports Analysis