Oxfam in Pakistan | Oxfam in Asia

Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world, with sixty per cent of its population under the age of thirty. A myriad of challenges including political instability, gender disparity, growing inequality, and disastrous effects of climate change face the country today.

For the marginalized groups in Pakistan, this often means a lack of access to essential services and denial of their rights. However, as Oxfam, we recognise the opportunities available in Pakistan to achieve social justice, lasting peace and sustainable development. Together with local partners, Oxfam is working to empower Pakistanis to create a future which is secure, just and free from poverty.

Oxfam's work in Pakistan

Oxfam has been working in Pakistan since 1973 to ensure that all its people – especially women and girls – are able to exercise their rights, and have access to basic services and economic resources.

We work with local groups, media, academia, private sector, think tanks and the government, to improve livelihoods, provide humanitarian aid, create safer communities and promote economic and gender justice. We support local partners and work with government authorities to improve the livelihoods of those living in poverty, and provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by disasters and conflict.

Campaigns on Climate Change, Food Security, and Livelihoods

In Pakistan, Oxfam pushes for safer worker conditions, fairer trade and wages for the poor, in order to build their resilience to climate change.

Gender Justice

Oxfam works to end violence against women, girls, and sexual minorities in Pakistan. We take action to ensure their access to quality education and reproductive health services.

Humanitarian Response and Disaster Risk Reduction

Through the Saving Lives Now and in Future Programme, Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance in Pakistan during emergencies, and prepare people for future disasters.

Peace Building

Through the Peace & Harmony Programme, Oxfam works towards achieving effective citizenry, participatory governance, and peaceful co-existence in Pakistan.

Urban Programming

To be poor in a city is to experience a particular kind of vulnerability. Through Oxfam in Pakistan's Urban Programme, we work with the urban poor in ensuring gender sensitivity and sustainable urban policy reforms.