Our Work
We directly manage our own programming through field offices and make grants to organizations working on the ground to improve food security, family health, financial wellbeing and education in communities around the world.
Oxfam America
Field Offices
Along with making grants to organizations, we employ dedicated staff in Ghana, Kenya, and Ecuador who design and implement programs directly. While each field office has distinct programs and goals, they all aim to reduce poverty, promote wellbeing, and enhance resilience in the communities they serve. Meet the teams who make it all happen.
Ecuador
Our field office in Ecuador is located in Paragachi near Otavalo in the Northern Andes. Our staff works to promote sustainable agriculture practices, where farmers learn and share lessons for improving soil fertility, protecting natural resources, and growing nutritious food on the steep slopes of the Andes.
Ghana
Our field office in Ghana is located in the Upper West Region—one of the country’s driest and least supported regions. Our approach in Ghana is community-driven and works to address many barriers related to livelihoods in this semi-arid region, including access to water, sanitation and hygiene, opportunities for education, and women’s empowerment. Read more about our work here.
Kenya
Our field office in Kenya is located in Esabalu in Western Kenya, where our team implements programs in agriculture and education. Our Farm Input Program works to improve food security and livelihoods through loans and training in agriculture practices. Our Education Learning Volunteer program and adult literacy courses bring education to all ages. Watch this video to learn more.
Vibrant Village Foundation Ecuador
Grantees
In addition to the work carried out in our field offices, we provide one- to five-year grants to small, community-based organizations and larger international development agencies focused on improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene, food security, livelihoods and economic development, community health, and education.
Current grant opportunities are by invitation only.
Sonje Ayiti
USA, Portland, Oregon
$55,809
2013
1 Year
Support small loans for business development and other community projects.
Livelihoods
Verde
USA, Portland, Oregon
$55,000
2012
6 Months
General Operating support
Economic Development
Verde
USA, Portland, Oregon
$55,000
2012
1 Year
General Operating support
Economic Development
Amman Imman
Niger, Azawak Region
$54,093
2017
6 Months
General Operating support
Food Security,
Livelihoods,
Education,
Sanitation & Hygiene
Ntengwe for Communty Development
Zimbabwe, Hwange District
$54,000
2015
1 Year
Build water sources and train farmers on improved agriculture practices.
Livelihoods
Children's Book Bank
USA, Portland, Oregon
$51,000
2013
3 Years
General Operating support
Education
FINCA
Haiti, North Department
$50,000
2014
1 Year
Install improved sanitation facilities and train households in hygiene practices.
Sanitation & Hygiene,
Water