Oxfam America

Coldplay and Oxfam in the fight against poverty

40 percent of the people on our planet—more than 2.5 billion—now live in poverty, struggling to survive on less than $2 a day. They bear the brunt of global crises such as rising food costs and climate change. Coldplay and Oxfam have been working together to end hunger, poverty, and injustice since 2002.

Volunteer at a Coldplay concert this summer!

Coldplay is hitting 35 cities across the nation starting this May. Check out the concert application and join the thousands of Coldplay fans around the world who have volunteered with Oxfam!

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Viva Oxfam, goodbye poverty

Since the 2002 A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour, Oxfam has toured with Coldplay all over the world to talk to fans about how they could do their part to end global poverty.

During the Viva La Vida Tour in 2008, Oxfam volunteers did a spectacular job recruiting fans to help Coldplay and Oxfam put an end to poverty. In 2008 the band played huge shows across 3 continents and 18 countries. 19,827 new members were recruited by 550 volunteers in 25 cities in the USA alone!

A look back at Coldplay and Oxfam's partnership

Coldplay and Oxfam have a long standing relationship. Check out the slideshow below to learn about our work and to see pictures from the Coldplay tours!

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Coldplay's "What If" video for Oxfam.
2008 Coldplay Oxfam Ad

2009 Concert Volunteer Application »

Bands like Bloc Party, M. Ward, and Wilco also believe that music can change the world–and their fans are joining the cause! To join them in the global movement to end hunger, poverty, and injustice, apply to volunteer at one of their concerts.

Oxfam Action Corps »

In key cities across the United States, people are connecting with Oxfam America’s global reach through the Oxfam Action Corps. Volunteers with the Oxfam Action Corps lead a coordinated charge to improve national legislation and deepen local community resources for fighting poverty and injustice.
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Start an Oxfam America Club »

If you're interested in forming an Oxfam Club in your school, contact us today and we'll send you all the information and materials you need to get organized, including a Clubs Toolkit and other useful resources.