A Small Group of People Can Change the World

And that's exactly what happened when a group of thoughtful individuals decided to change the narrative and create something truly amazing - Giving Tuesday: a day where we can all come together to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Giving Tuesday was created out of a desire to bring back a value we all share: generosity. When your plate is full, you make one for someone in need. Being charitable, making donations, and offering what you can to someone in need is at the core of our communities. It’s a global call for all of us to dig deep into our humanity and discover the possibility and power of our individual generosity.

One of the best things about Giving Tuesday is that it's not about any single organization or non-profit — it's a movement that encompasses the entire charitable sector. We’re not in competition; we're all rowing in the same direction.  It’s one powerful idea and hashtag that spreads the message further than any person or organization could.  And that's the secret to its success.

At Oxfam Canada, we know we can’t change the world alone. If only we posted about #GivingTuesday, it wouldn’t work. It is precisely because we come together — just like we’re asking our supporters to do — that Giving Tuesday has become what it is today.

We root our work in solidarity, advocacy and justice and challenge the systems that discriminate against marginalized people and communities. Last year, Oxfam and partners supported 15.6 million people with acute humanitarian needs.

This Giving Tuesday, as people from all over the world come together to transform lives and make a difference through the power of collective giving, we invite you to be part of the change we all long for: a world of hope, humanity and dignity.

#GivingTuesday creates possibilities for the year ahead. It's an opportunity to set our budgets, determine what we can accomplish, and, most importantly, show the world that our beating generous human hearts are alive and well. So, let’s make this year’s #GivingTuesday the most powerful one yet.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over this past year, it’s that our vision of a better world is only possible when we come together.  Will you join us and take action today?