A British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organisations, Oxfam is dedicated to alleviating global poverty and injustice. Established in Oxford in 1942, it operates in over 70 countries, with its international secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya, and a foundation registered in The Hague, Netherlands. Its main areas of activity include providing humanitarian aid, advocating for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action, and tackling the root causes of inequality.