Oxfam International
Website: http://www.oxfam.org/
Category: Humanitarian
Year of Foundation: 1994-6
Location of Headquarters: Oxford, UK
Brief Description: Oxfam International describes itself as 'an international group of independent non-governmental organizations dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world.' (Source: www.oxfam.org; accessed 7 April 2010).
Founding Rationales:
According to the mission statement adopted by Oxfam International's Board in 1996, 'Oxfam International's purpose is to: further the Oxfams' common goals; promote, assist and co-ordinate collaboration among the Oxfams where this will result in a greater impact of the sum total of their joint efforts; protect the Oxfam name and enhance its standing.'
Source: http://www.oxfam.org/en/about/what/mission (accessed 7 April 2010)
Evolution of Membership (Organizations):
Sources: YIO; www.oxfam.org (accessed 7 April 2010)