The Language Factory & Oxfam

The Language Factory is pleased to announce its support of Oxfam and the amazing work it does throughout the world. Thanks to our clients, we are proud to have been able to donate around £100,000 to the charity organisation and its many worthwhile projects since 2005.

Over the last 5 years, we have made contributions to projects in Rwanda, Tanzania, Brazil and Malawi. We have recently turned our attention to supporting Oxfam's work in preventing the spread of HIV & AIDS among women and children in South Africa.

Gender inequality in South Africa means that women and girls are disproportionately vulnerable to HIV infection. The threat of sexual violence and the historical and cultural dominance of men contribute to the spread of HIV and AIDS. Women are often unable to negotiate, for example, the conditions under which sex occurs, especially the use of condoms, which contributes to the spread of the virus.

The link between inequalities between men and women, and HIV and AIDS is only recently being accepted, but it is still not fully understood. Challenging entrenched attitudes and perceptions will be a difficult task. At present, community organisations campaigning for change lack the research, connections and unity on which to base a strong campaign.

The project The Language Factory is supporting has aimed to go beyond the provision of healthcare and treatment and to address some of the root causes behind the spread of HIV and AIDS in South Africa.

It has contributed to:

• empowering women and girls to understand their sexual rights, which helps them protect themselves against HIV and AIDS

• increasing the involvement of men in debate and education to challenge the attitudes, values and beliefs with respect to women

• improving access to healthcare, treatment and support for people living with HIV and AIDS

The donations The Language Factory makes to Oxfam, thanks to our clients, help to fund the charity's vital work in a country so desperately in need of sustainable assistance. To learn more about Oxfam's work in South Africa, visit their website

Please contact us directly if you would like to learn more about our commitment to supporting Oxfam. Alternatively, if you are interested in contributing to the important work they do throughout the world, you can visit their website at www.oxfam.org.uk. It has information on their current projects as well as a miriad of ideas for how you can raise funds, from Oxjam, a month-long musical festival, to shopping at Oxfam Unwrapped.

And did you know that Oxfam is the official charity partner for the London Marathon 2011? Check it out!

Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042). Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.