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Oxfam ripples 'will be felt'

Saturday, 17 February 2018 10:11

IoM charity weighs in

An Island charitable organisation fears the Oxfam scandal could have an impact on the wider aid sector for 'decades'.

It comes as the charity has agreed to stop bidding for UK taxpayer's cash, amid allegations of sexual exploitation in Haiti.

Around 40% of Oxfam's income comes from government handouts.

It must now prove to the UK government it can meet certain standards for safeguarding and protection.

Phil Craine from the One World Centre says the impact will be noticeable:

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