Our Founding Organization
Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. Oxfam believes that to spread that change and make it last, political solutions are also needed to tackle the root causes of poverty and create societies where empowered individuals can thrive.
Our History
The Equidev journey began when our founding organisation Oxfam GB started its programmes and campaigns in Tajikistan in 2001. In the course of its two decades of operations, Oxfam GB built its leadership and reputation in designing and implementing programmes and influencing policies in sectors such as WASH, climate resilient agriculture, enterprise development, health and nutrition and gender justice. In 2018, as part of its global presence review, Oxfam decided to phase out of Tajikistan, but with a clear objective to carry forward its legacy, values and expertise. To this end, it set up a new public organisation called “Equitable Development”, or “Equidev” for short, in February 2021.
