Oxfam Legacy Brochure

my gift to the world My life. My legacy.

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“I hope the benefits of the project continue so that our children have a better foundation for the future”. Leyla Kayere

A fairer world

No didn’t matter where in the world, life revolves around doing “I goyou tolive school, the best you can, for yourself, and for your family. But for the many so I can’t read or write. millions of people living in poverty, every day is a challenge: to be healthy, to getIan education, put food on the table – to stay alive.

But now can sendtomy Poverty is not inevitable. injustice children toIt’s anschool … with wheat, rice and tons of super-profitable that can and must be overcome. The tomatoes. The community is now totally so they’ll have a communities we work with just want self-sufficient – with plenty to eat and the chance to make change happen for enough left over to sell at the local market. better future.” themselves – to build a brighter future for It’s the start of a life-changing journey that their children, to shapeRICE a fairer world.

Beatrice Quayee, FARMER

In southern Malawi, Leyla Kayere (above) and her neighbours, have been doing just that. With Oxfam’s support, they have turned drought-stricken soil into fertile fields, filled

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is being repeated around the world. It’s development in action. And it means that poor communities get the support they need to make life a little fairer. To do the best for their family. To build a future free from poverty.

Leaving a legacy to Oxfam will help us to continue our work with communities like Leyla’s now, and in the future.

My life. My legacy.

“There’s so much in the world that’s unfair. Equality is very important to me. When we’re born we’re all the same. We could have been born anywhere in the world – that’s pure luck.

“After I retired, I started thinking about what my legacy would be. Leaving money to Oxfam is part of that. I’ve seen what a big difference they’ve made over the years and I trust them to carry on doing a good job.

“Oxfam is a rock for a lot of people. And by leaving a gift in my will, I hope that in some far corner of the world, I have helped to make a difference.“ Barbara Tatton is a retired Head Teacher from Birmingham who loves gardening and is always up for a good fight – of the campaigning kind – when she sees something that just isn’t fair.

Meet Barbara and watch her life story video online at: www.oxfam.org.uk/legacy

Oxfam Operations Manager, Marie Blackburn supervises an emergency delivery to remote villages in Pakistan.

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saving lives

When it comes to saving lives during a disaster, fast action is critical.

Since our first emergency appeal in 1943, Oxfam has developed one of the world’s most trusted emergency response teams. traumatic situations. Our water engineers are renowned for speed and efficiency in our specialist field – delivering large-scale water supplies and disease-preventing sanitation – even in the toughest conditions.

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When the worst happens, we’re always ready to act – helping people to recover, rebuild and protect families from future disasters.

In the past few years alone, we have helped 20 million people through some overwhelmingly

When severe floods swept through Pakistan in 2010, Reshma and thousands of other refugees survived in camps supported by Oxfam.

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Oxfam has decades of experience in responding to emergencies – helping the most vulnerable communities to recover, rebuild, and protect their families from future disasters.

Debie and Doule collect rice from an emergency food distribution, Niger.

An Oxfam health worker helps to set up emergency toilets that will stop the spread of killer diseases, liberia.

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Providing clean water is a vital part of many of our development projects. It’s all too easy to forget how important water is. With a water supply on tap people can grow food, earn a living, and Sudan stay healthy.

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“Water is life.

We were all happy when we saw the clean water. It will bring good health for our children.”

Helen Ewoton, Turkana, Kenya

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The day water started running in Helen Ewoton’s village was a day she will never forget.

Helen (pictured above and left) lives in Turkana, northern Kenya. It’s such a remote part of the world, and one of the toughest places to live.

Water is scarce here, and many families like Helen’s have no choice but to drink dirty water.

People regularly get stomach aches and, more

seriously, diarrhoea, a disease that still kills 4,000 children around the world every day. But with Oxfam’s support, a local team of specialist water engineers drilled a deep borehole, and installed a hand pump which now provides clean, safe water for the whole community.

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Control arms campaigners pushing for an International Arms Trade Treaty, London.

justice People power can change the world. Oxfam is committed to fighting injustice; to ensuring that everyone has a voice – a say in the decisions that will affect their lives.

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BHimisa (centre) is in school thanks to her mum leading the way for girls’ education in her village, Nepal.

Ashma Turay, gave birth to Edwina without having to worry about the cost of health care, Sierra Leone.

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People power

Making the world a fairer place is critical to turning poverty on its head.

In 2011, Sierra Leone celebrated its first year of free health care for mothers and young children – thanks to tireless campaigning by our supporters.

Change doesn’t happen overnight. Persuading powerful politicians or big businesses to do the right thing takes persistence. But the rewards can have a massive impact on people’s lives. And over the years we have been part of some historic successes.

And in 2013, a decade of campaigning finally paid off when world leaders voted overwhelmingly for an International Arms Trade Treaty. Proof positive that people power really does work – when we all speak with one determined voice.

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That’s why we campaign for change around the world – helping women especially, to speak out and be heard – and to fight for their fair share of rights and opportunities.

Oxfam campaigners make their views known about the injustice of land grabs.

“I have two crops already.

It’s enough to feed my family and to help pay for school fees and medical bills.”

Ipaishe Masvingise, farmer

When your survival relies on how much you can grow, some land to call your own and a regular supply of water is critical.

So alongside the tools, seeds and fertiliser, farmers in Gutu, Zimbabwe are working miracles with their own plots of land, and a sophisticated irrigation system. Oxfam supplied the land and materials – the community put in the

hard work – clearing rocks and weeds, laying pipes and building the concrete channels. And with some agricultural know-how and business skills thrown in, farmers like Ipaishe (above), can make the most of the profits they are making.

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food With one in eight people in the world going to bed hungry, Oxfam is working hard for a future where everyone always has enough to eat – helping communities to grow more and earn more.

Photo: Annie Bungeroth/Oxfam

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Spending your money wisely When Oxfam supporter, Janet Larkin, visited three communities in Cambodia she saw for herself how Oxfam’s work is helping women to become more independent and give their children a brighter future:

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“When I arrived in Cambodia and met the women who have been working so hard to provide a better life for their children, I was amazed at how much such a small amount of money can make such a huge difference.”

“It’s amazing how so little can make such a difference.” oxfam supporter, Janet larkin from Wigan

Make a will.

Leave a legacy. it’s easier than you think.

A will is a really important document that will ensure your savings and possessions go to the people and causes you care about.

And once you’ve made your will, you can relax and get on with life – knowing that your wishes will be carried out.

And if, like many of our supporters, you do want to consider leaving a gift to Oxfam in your will, no matter how small, it will mean we can continue to transform lives worldwide for years to come.

Our WILL PLANNER worksheet will help you to make a start on writing your will and show you how to: Find a local solicitor – they’ll guide you through the process and give you lots of sensible advice.

Write or amend your will – with handy forms to work out what you’ve got and where you want it to go.

Leave a gift to Oxfam – we hope you will think about leaving a gift to Oxfam in your will; helping us to make a fairer world.

Already have a will?

Great. If you already have a will and want to leave a legacy gift to Oxfam, all you have to do is make a Codicil.

Speak to your solicitor about making a simple amendment to your existing will, and they will guide you through it.

My life. My legacy.

Our promise A legacy to Oxfam is a promise of a better future, a promise that means we can continue to work with communities worldwide for as long it takes to put an end to poverty. In return, this is our promise to you:

Your family and friends are important. We will always • understand that everyone you hold dear comes first.

privacy is paramount. We appreciate that your will • is Your personal to you.

Your decision is yours alone. We will always respect your • need to carefully consider leaving a legacy – in your own time.

Every single penny you give will help changes lives. We will • spend your money wisely – where it will have the most impact.

We care. We will handle your legacy gift with the utmost • sensitivity and respect.

We’re discreet. You don’t have to tell us if you leave a gift to • Oxfam, but if you do, it will help us plan future work, and we will keep your decision completely confidential.

We are always here. If there is anything you want to know • about your legacy, or the communities you are helping to support, please get in touch.

If you have any questions please feel free to call our Legacy Adviser, Peter Blum, for more information.

You can call Peter on 0300 200 1331 or email him on legacy@oxfam.org.uk

Legacy gifts are critical to the future of our work.

With more than 70 years experience of fighting poverty, we have learned a thing or two about what we need to make the world a fairer place.

We’ve come a long way since 1942 – gaining respect and a reputation for getting the job done in over 90 countries.

We have earned the trust of the communities we support, and when we have something to say, politicians and world leaders listen.

Over the past seven decades, we have transformED the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities; supported millions of people caught up in the world’s worst disasters (leading the field on delivering water and sanitation); and called on governments and big businesses to change rules and right wrongs.

It’s long-term and life-saving work that has already given people the edge in the fight against poverty.

Together, we can continue to create a future that is fair for everyone. And make a world without poverty our legacy.

Back and cover photos: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Oxfam

For every £1 you give, Oxfam spends:

84p

on helping people work their way out of poverty, saving lives in emergencies and campaigning for lasting change

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7p

on raising even more money.

Every £1 spent on fundraising raises £10 for our work worldwide

9p on ensuring Oxfam runs as efficiently as possible