Oxfam Ibis works with education and human rights in Latin America and Africa. It is operated from Denmark although it has recently become a member of Oxfam International. In Aalborg there is a small group of volunteers who come together to put forcus on areas of relevance to Oxfam Ibis.

Purpose

To make sure all children go to school and recieve qualified education, in their native language. Plus, assisting minority groups in speaking up, to have their basic human rights respected. The Aalborg group's aim is to make people in Northern Jutland aware of the problematics and of Ibis through interesting events, such as documtaries and debates.

Other relevant information

Founded in: 1991 (sprung from a much older student organization called World University Service (WUS). Religious or political affiliations: democratic principles. Open for new members: yes. Demands for membership: You don't have to be a member to either help or to receive help, however fomal membership is 50 kr. the first year. The 100 kr for students, retired or unemployed people and 300 kr. for others. Contact information: Show up for one of the meetings or movie evenings announced on facebook

Financial information for Ibis Aalborg

We get funds from the main office when needed for events. Last year (2012) we got informationmateriale and some fairtrade Coffey from the main office as well as money for pensils and colour and paper for kids to use at the "All children in School" event. Number of Employees and active volunters: 1 coordinator from Århus and a shifting number of volunteers app. 11. General lacks? Would like more local volunteers.