Oikos

Founded in 1988, Oikos is a non-governmental organisation based in Queijas, Portugal working on international development, poverty & hunger, education +7 more.

Oikos Cooperação e Desenvolvimento is a Portuguese non-governmental organisation for development (ONGD), founded in 1988 and recognised internationally. It works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities, with a focus on food and economic security, social inclusion, sustainable development, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health. Its work includes development education and global citizenship for children and young people, advocacy on public policies such as the EU Common Agricultural Policy and trade agreements, and campaigns such as Right to Water. Its activities are delivered through contracted projects and a network of local partners in vulnerable communities in Portugal, Africa and Latin America, with its own delegations in Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe. The organisation also runs social businesses, an online shop of solidarity products, and offers consultancy and training to companies on social and environmental impact. It is a non-profit association with public utility status in Portugal and consultative status with ECOSOC.