Skip a meal for Oxfam
Join a 40-year tradition with a simple, but powerful, act: Skip one meal and donate the money you save to help Oxfam create solutions to hunger.
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Every year members of our community come up with new and creative ways to help Oxfam fight poverty and injustice. You can join in by deciding on the event that works best for you. Below are a few ideas to get you started.
Organize a dining hall fast
Are you a student looking for a way to help? If your high school or university offers prepaid meal plans, consider holding an Oxfam dining hall fast. It’s an easy way to reach lots of students and raise funds to benefit Oxfam’s work.
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Host a house party
A house party is a fun, informal gathering where you get your friends and family together to take action, like writing a letter or making a phone call to your legislator, hosting a film screening and discussion, building a support network, or educating others.
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Interactive game: "In Harms Way"
“We’re here today to experience a disaster–one that should not be happening.” So begins “In Harm’s Way,” Oxfam’s game on rethinking natural disasters.
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Host a film screening
Host a flim screening and discussion about the issues that matter to you.
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Tabling
Tabling is a simple, effective way to inspire social change. Besides a table, you'll need a few volunteers and some free Oxfam educational materials that you can download or order for free.
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- Organize a benefit concert for Oxfam, featuring your favorite local artists.
- Invite local businesses to donate items for a silent auction.
- Find more ideas in our free materials below.
We’ve put together plenty of free materials to help you host an event in your community.
Contact us
Have questions? Need advice?
Our event experts are here to help. Contact us via email at [email protected] And don't forget to email us after your event to let us know how it went!
Wondering where to send donations from your event?
You can mail them to:
Oxfam America
226 Causeway Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Tools & downloads
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Tools for activists
How to take action: Organizing in your community
In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.
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Tools for activists
How to get started: A menu of ideas
In keeping with Oxfam’s belief that everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice, Oxfam Toolkits are designed for individuals and groups looking for a hands-on way to join the effort. These practical how-to guides collect ideas and advice from Oxfam’s experts as well as supporters around the country. Oxfam Toolkits represent an entry point into the world of activism—building a grassroots movement for change, one person at a time.
