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Bethan Sayed is the Head of Oxfam Cymru,  working with the team to lead efforts in championing a just transition, global climate justice, and a globally responsible Cymru.

She brings extensive experience in public life, political advocacy, and social justice campaign work.

Prior to joining Oxfam Cymru, Bethan was the Head of Politics and Advocacy at Climate Cymru, working with communities to advocate for shared solutions to the cost of living, nature emergency and climate crisis.

Bethan also served as a Member of the Senedd for South Wales West for 15 years. During her time in Parliament, she worked on key issues including human rights, climate action, and Chaired the Senedd's Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee from 2016 until she stood down in 2021. 

She has spent years actively organising grassroots campaigns focused on global equality and women's rights. She is dedicated to driving change that builds a fairer, more sustainable Cymru and World.

Hade joined Oxfam Cymru in May 2023, having previously worked at Chwarae Teg, where she led research on gender equality in Wales. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University’s School of Geography and Planning, specialising in urban politics and social movements. As Oxfam Cymru's Advocacy Adviser she works on our policy, advocacy, and influencing work to address inequality and promote social justice.

Gwern joined Oxfam Cymru in January 2025. He has a diverse professional background spanning communications and media, policy, senior management, project management, influencing, governance, corporate affairs and more, across the private, voluntary and third sectors.

For questions that aren’t specifically about our advocacy, campaigning and media work in Wales, please reach out to the relevant teams in Oxfam Great Britain.

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