My Nonprofit Reviews
chrissi.marie
Review for Oxfam America, Boston, MA, USA
I first heard of Oxfam America in a gift-giving guide. I purchased a gift for someone in need in my father-in-law's name. Specifically, I bought school uniforms for a girl in Africa, who cannot attend school without them. I saw it as a great way to use my money and recognize his birthday. After that, I continued to receive emails from them, most of which I just deleted. After a while, though, I really began to read into their organization. What impressed me is their views on helping people overcome poverty and live with dignity. They embrace the proverb, "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." They continue to update me on their progress toward their mission. I've read about women in Vietnam whose rice crops yield more because of a simple change in how they plant their crops. They focus on reasonable, simple changes that improve quality of life for millions.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Oxfam sends me newsletters with updates on where my money is going and the difference my dollars are making, which is something I hold a lot of value in.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I wish it had a record-retention policy -- according to this website, it does not, which was the only thing it was flagged for!
Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
What would you tell others about this organization?
I tell others about Oxfam all the time. I just say that Oxfam helps others help themselves, which creates a much more lasting impact.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
