Overview

Oxfam-Québec is a non-profit, secular, non-partisan and non-governmental organization (NGO). An important player in development support since 1973, Oxfam-Québec bases its actions on partnership and on an integrated approach to development. We support sustainable development in more than 20 countries. As a member of Oxfam International network which includes its different chapters throughout the world, Oxfam-Québec has been working in combating human trafficking to protect and empower returnee and people at risk of trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.

Background

Oxfam-Québec has been in Cambodia since the early 90’s working primarily in the area of food security. Our focus has been around food production, self-help groups and capacity building for local NGOs and farmer organizations. Between 1994 and 2001, OQ has managed a poverty reduction programme by working with poor farmers in the region of Pursat and been part of the establishment of Hattha Kaksekar, a micro-finance institution. Up to 2006, OQ undertaken projects related to building capacity of fair/organic trade institutions; enhancing organizational capacity of the Community Cooperative for Rural Development (CCRD) on production, processing and marketing of organic rice; and partnering with Cambodian War Amputees Rehabilitation Society (CWARS) to assist land mine victims in terms of job re-entry or re-training.

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Mission

Oxfam-Québec's mission is to support underprivileged populations as they struggle for survival, progress, social justice and the respect of human rights. Our organization also aims to mobilize Quebec's population to express their support for a more equitable world. To accomplish our mission, we base our work on the values of solidarity, partnership, ethics, transparency, and respect. Our organization also aims to mobilize Quebec's population to express their support for a more equitable world. To accomplish our mission, we base our work on the values of solidarity, partnership, ethics, transparency, and respect

Vision

By working in cooperation with local partners, we promote local development as well as the institutional reinforcement of our partners and of civil society.

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