Oxfam Pilipinas

What Oxfam Pilipinas does

Oxfam Pilipinas is a Philippine-registered non-profit humanitarian, development, and campaigning organization founded in 1988 and headquartered in Quezon City, Metro Manila, with a secondary site office in Cotabato City. As of March 2025, it operates as the 22nd full affiliate of the Oxfam International confederation, which spans 22 organizations across 77 countries, giving Oxfam Pilipinas greater local autonomy in policy and program design while retaining access to global resources and brand recognition. The organization implements programs through three portfolios — Climate Justice, Gender Justice, and Humanitarian Action — delivered via a network of over 40 local partner organizations and direct field operations concentrated in Mindanao and Eastern Visayas. Programmatic offerings include Anticipatory Action (Mayon Anticipatory Action Project, El Niño 2026 preparedness), Women's Economic Empowerment via the #EmpowerHer / WEE Connect microgrants, an SRHR Resource Hub, the Patas na Bukas Media Fellowship, and the quarterly Ugnayan newsletter.

The organization is funded through institutional grants from the European Union, Government of Canada, Australian Government (including via Investing in Women and The Asia Foundation), UN Women, and Start Network, supplemented by individual donations. Its go-to-market is community-led: programs are implemented through partnerships with local civil society organizations, women's rights organizations, community-based organizations, and government agencies (LGUs and national agencies), rather than through commercial distribution channels. Oxfam Pilipinas holds SEC, SWDA, and PCNC certifications, operates under GDPR safeguards via Oxfam International, and is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Lan Mercado, with Maria Rosario "Lot" Felizco serving as Executive Director. The technology footprint is minimal: the organization's "products" are programs and knowledge resources rather than software, and there is no disclosed AI/ML capability or public-facing API. Revenue and budget figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Oxfam Pilipinas

Legal name

Oxfam Pilipinas Inc.

Website

https://oxfam.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxfam Pilipinas is a Philippine non-profit humanitarian and development organization and the 22nd affiliate of Oxfam International, delivering climate justice, gender justice, and humanitarian action programs through grants and a network of 40+ local partners across the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and International Development Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian assistance
• Disaster risk reduction
• Gender justice programming
• Climate justice advocacy
• Women's economic empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Oxfam Pilipinas operates primarily through grant funding from institutional donors including governments (EU, Government of Canada, Australian Government), foundations, and international development agencies. They implement donor-funded humanitarian and development programs.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individual supporters and institutional donors to support their humanitarian and development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oxfam Pilipinas is a humanitarian, development, and campaigning organization that implements programs across three portfolios — Humanitarian Action, Gender Justice, and Climate Justice — for poor and marginalized communities in the Philippines, with emphasis on women and girls, climate-vulnerable communities, and disaster- and conflict-affected populations. It delivers anticipatory action, disaster risk reduction, conflict transformation, women's economic empowerment microgrants, gender-based violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health and rights programming, just energy transition advocacy, and local humanitarian leadership under the Patas na Bukas country strategy 2022–2027.

Product overview

Oxfam Pilipinas operates as a humanitarian, development, and campaigning organization with three main programmatic portfolios: Climate Justice, Gender Justice, and Humanitarian Action. The organization does not offer a unified software product but implements various programs and initiatives including Anticipatory Action for disaster preparedness, the Women's Economic Empowerment (#EmpowerHer/WEE Connect) microgrant program, an SRHR Resource Hub containing educational materials, the Patas na Bukas Media Fellowship for journalists, and publications such as the Ugnayan quarterly newsletter. These offerings are charitable programs rather than commercial products or software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anticipatory Action Program A humanitarian program that acts ahead of predicted hazardous events to prevent or reduce impacts on lives and livelihoods before disasters fully unfold, using pre-defined forecast indicators, early warning systems, and trigger thresholds. Implemented in collaboration with Manila Observatory, Start Network, People in Need Philippines, and local partners, including the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project for communities affected by Mayon Volcano unrest and El Niño 2026 preparation in BARMM.
• Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Connect Microgrant Program A microgrant program under the #EmpowerHer project providing Php85,000 grants to selected women-led social enterprises promoting gender- and care-responsive practices, implemented with the Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA) and funded by Investing in Women (Australian Government).
• SRHR Resource Hub A digital repository containing knowledge products, research studies, policy briefs, training modules, and videos on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, designed for development partners committed to gender justice and GBV prevention.
• Patas na Bukas Media Fellowship A fellowship program equipping Filipino journalists with feminist reporting tools and grants to produce climate justice stories, including Php85,000 story grants and mentorship from March-June 2026.
• Ugnayan Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly newsletter named after the Filipino word for 'linkage' or 'connection', covering organizational updates, campaign highlights, and development work of Oxfam Pilipinas.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGREA Agricultural Communities International Foundation Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization based in Makati City focused on agricultural communities development. Oxfam Pilipinas collaborates with AGREA on programs related to sustainable agriculture and rural development.
• Al Mujaadila Women's Association (AMWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's rights organization based in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Key partner in BARMM region working on women's empowerment, SRHR, and GBV prevention.
• Ateneo School of Government (ASoG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner at Ateneo de Manila University. Collaborates on policy research, governance studies, and capacity building for development practitioners.
• Manila ObservatorycoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch institution at Ateneo de Manila University. Oxfam Pilipinas renewed partnership in 2026 for enhancing multi-hazard index to determine thresholds and triggers for launching anticipatory action against disasters.
• People's Disaster Risk Reduction Network, Inc. (PDRRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of CSOs focused on disaster risk reduction. Partner in humanitarian response and DRRM initiatives across the Philippines.
• Philippine Business for Social Progress, Inc. (PBSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge business-backed social development organization. Collaborated on anti-child marriage advocacy and broader social justice initiatives.
• Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Inc. (PRRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing development organization focused on rural reconstruction. Partner in programs for agrarian reform, sustainable rural development, and community empowerment.
• Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization of legislators focused on population and development policy. Key partner in advocacy for reproductive health and child marriage prevention legislation.
• United Youth of the Philippines-Women, Inc. (UnYPhil-Women)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's rights organization in Cotabato City. Active partner in BARMM region working on women's rights, peacebuilding, and humanitarian response.
• University of the Philippines – Center for Women's and Gender Studies (UP CWGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic center at UP Diliman. Partner in SRHR research, gender studies, and capacity building on gender mainstreaming.
• Community Organizers Multiversity, Inc. (COM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO with extensive experience in humanitarian assistance in difficult-to-reach areas. Reliable partner for implementing humanitarian programs on the ground in Mindanao.
• Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of support service agencies. Partner in humanitarian response and development programs across the Philippines.
• Family Planning Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (FPOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReproductive health organization. Partner in SRHR programs and sexual health education initiatives.
• Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network focused on reproductive rights. Partner in SRHR Resource Hub development and advocacy.
• Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network promoting social entrepreneurship in Asia. Partner in women's economic empowerment programs including WEE Connect microgrants.
• Climate Tracker Asia, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate-focused media organization in Negros Oriental. Partner in climate reporting and communication initiatives.
• Pambansang Koalisyon ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan, Inc. (PKKK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition of rural women in the Philippines. Key partner in rural women's empowerment and care economy initiatives.
• Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services, Inc. (MIDAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization in Albay working on development and disaster risk reduction. Key partner in Mayon Anticipatory Action Project and drought response.
• People in Need PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization. Co-implements the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project with Oxfam Pilipinas and other partners.
• Simon of Cyrene Community Rehabilitation and Development Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment foundation. Co-implements the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project for communities affected by Mayon Volcano unrest.
• Coastal CORE, IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization in Sorsogon focused on coastal community development. Partner in anticipatory action and disaster risk reduction programs.
• Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on climate adaptation. Partner in integrating anticipatory action into local climate adaptation planning and parametric insurance study.
• UP Resilience InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute at University of the Philippines. Partner in integrating anticipatory action into local climate adaptation planning and disaster risk financing.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN entity for gender equality. Collaborated on care economy research, transformative care policy conferences, and women's rights initiatives.
• The Asia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization. Partner in women's economic empowerment learning exchange in BARMM, supported by Australian Government.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Start Network: Start Network is a global network of humanitarian agencies providing pooled funding for anticipatory action, including the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project funded for Oxfam Pilipinas. Comparable given shared enabling role in forecast-based financing and humanitarian coordination.

Direct peers

• Plan International Philippines: Plan International Philippines is an international development and humanitarian NGO focused on children's rights and gender equality. Comparable given shared emphasis on girls' empowerment, SRHR, and feminist programming with similar donor and partner structures.
• CARE Philippines: CARE Philippines is an international humanitarian and development NGO operating in the Philippines with similar portfolios in disaster response, women's empowerment, and poverty alleviation. Comparable peer given shared donor base, community-led model, and focus on women and girls.
• Philippine Business for Social Progress: PBSP is a large Philippine social development organization partnering with Oxfam Pilipinas on anti-child marriage advocacy. Comparable given shared focus on poverty alleviation, gender justice, and social justice initiatives in the Philippines.
• Save the Children Philippines: Save the Children Philippines is a major international NGO focused on children's rights, education in emergencies, and disaster response. Comparable given overlapping humanitarian action, DRR, and policy advocacy portfolios with similar institutional donor backing.
• World Vision Philippines: World Vision Philippines is a large international humanitarian NGO with extensive disaster response, child protection, and community development programs. Comparable given similar scale of operations, faith-affiliated origins, and broad institutional donor base.
• People in Need Philippines: People in Need is a Czech humanitarian and development NGO co-implementing the Mayon Anticipatory Action Project with Oxfam Pilipinas. Directly comparable given shared programmatic focus on anticipatory action, DRR, and localization in the Philippines.
• Action Against Hunger Philippines: Action Against Hunger Philippines is an international humanitarian organization focused on food security, nutrition, and WASH in disaster and conflict contexts. Comparable given overlapping humanitarian action, anticipatory action, and BARMM/Mindanao operations.

Regional players

• Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement: PRRM is a long-standing Philippine development NGO with which Oxfam Pilipinas partners on agrarian reform and rural community programs. Comparable given shared local presence, rural development focus, and deep historical roots in Philippine civil society.

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam International: Oxfam International is the global confederation parent of Oxfam Pilipinas, coordinating 22 affiliates across 77 countries with focus on poverty, gender justice, and humanitarian response. Directly comparable given identical mission, programmatic portfolio, and confederated governance model.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OxfamPilipinas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxfamph
• Instagraminstagram.com/oxfampilipinas

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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