Swim, fly, waddle adorably, quack — what CAN’T a duck do? Oh, we forgot to mention helping people living in poverty. Gifts like these contribute to Oxfam’s work, including programs that help people experiencing poverty find new ways to become self-sufficient.
Gifts like this contribute to Oxfam’s work around the world, including programs that equip women like Ana in Timor-Leste with the skills they need to start their own business. They could rear chickens or grow their own fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, watermelons and chillies. The savings the women put aside through their savings groups could enable them and their families to invest in other farm animals such as goats, cows and pigs.
“I felt a big change in my life … I could leave behind my life where I was unemployed and not productive to build a kiosk and continue to save money for my next dream,” Ana said.
Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
The purchase of an Unwrapped gift is a tax-deductible donation which can be used to support projects like the ones described in our cards, as well as in support of Oxfam’s efforts around the world. The projects featured in our cards are examples of a few of the many ways we work with communities affected by poverty to improve their lives.
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