Oaktree (foundation)

Oaktree
Founded2003[1] and incorporated on
13 February 2008 (2008-02-13)[2][3]
FounderHugh Evans and Nicolas Mackay
TypeInternational aid and development charity
FocusYouth empowerment, upskilling and capacity building.
Location
Area served
Cambodia and East Timor
MethodPolitical advocacy and development through partnership, led by young people
Members
200,000 (2014)
Key people
Zahra Al-Hilaly & Lucie Tolhoek, Co-CEO's
Revenue
A$2.27m (2013)[4]
Volunteers
150 (2014)
Websiteoaktree.org
Formerly called
The Oaktree Foundation

Oaktree is an Australian-based, non-government organisation that specialises in international youth development. Their purpose is to lead, demand and create a more just world. Founded in 2003, the organisation is run by young people aged 16 to 26, and overseen by an advisory board.

Oaktree collaborates with like-minded youth partners in countries including Timor-Leste and Cambodia. Together, they grow the capability and influence of young people across their region.

In Australia, Oaktree focuses on upskilling young people and advocating for the value of youth voices. Their community-driven campaigns connect young Australian voices to decision-makers to influence policy change on issues of justice, like Australian aid.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference age was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Historical details for ABN: 39 129 680 584". ABN lookup. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. ^ "National Names Index". Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Commonwealth of Australia. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Consolidated financial report for the year ended 31 December 2013" (PDF). Oaktree. 30 April 2014. p. 1. Retrieved 29 October 2014.