50 Weeks of Opportunity
Each week for the next 50 weeks, we will share a piece of Opportunity’s history—major or minor, sobering or inspiring, we have gotten where we are today by facing some of the world’s greatest challenges, with you by our side. Please join us in celebrating the many impactful moments that have built the foundation on which we will embark on our most audacious vision yet: ending extreme poverty.
Of Baseball, Faith, and Legacy: Jerry Zamzow
Jerry Zamzow has been a Houston Astros season ticket holder since 1986. Not long after that, he met his mentor, friend, and fellow Opportunity supporter Dick Hoefs at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Houston. As any diehard baseball knows, faith and baseball--not to mention patience and humility--are inextricably linked.
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A novel fit for fall
Purple Hibiscus tells the story of teenage siblings in Nigeria—children who have a seemingly wonderful life but whose secrets are tearing them apart. The New Yorker described Adichie as “one of the most vital and original novelists of her generation,” and The Washington Post Book World called Purple Hibiscus “breathtaking.”
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Graduation is just the beginning: Ultra-poverty in Malawi
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over half of the population living in poverty. Nearly 80% of people rely on agriculture to survive, and the country is at risk of natural disasters and climate shocks that could decimate a season’s harvest. In addition, Malawi is landlocked, limiting access to ports, easy transportation, and the rest of the world.
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An inside look at apartheid-era South Africa
Bianca Marais’s powerful novel weaves the perspectives of two compelling narrators—and it’s a book you don’t want to miss!
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Governor Spotlight: Linda Martens
Linda Martens has always been interested in international affairs, so it seems inevitable that would find a way to devote her skills, network, and passion to a mission like Opportunity International.
Read MoreYour Opportunity: Tips on How to Host a Watch Party from an Event Planner
Whether it’s cooking a favorite recipe for friends, recommending a great book, or sharing photos of your travels on social media—when we are passionate about something, we want to share it with others. The best way to do this is by inviting them to experience it, too. Hosting a Watch Party for our Virtual Insight Trip to Uganda is a great way to introduce friends and family to Opportunity’s mission.
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Opportunity EduFinance in Nigeria: Past, Present, and Future
Nigeria has more children currently out of school than anywhere else in the world, with an estimated 13.2 million not currently in any form of education. To better support educators already doing the hard work to create more access to quality education, Opportunity EduFinance is working with 12 financial institutions across Nigeria.
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Opportunity in Nigeria's Schools
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, families, and schools in Nigeria look to increase student attendance and retention in schools. With Opportunity EduFinance and EduQuality programs, we make quality education accessible to families around the country while growing the capabilities of schools in Nigeria.
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Running with some of the fastest people in the world
You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy our Opportunity Book Club pick this August—but if you are, Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia by Michael Crawley may change the way you think about your jogs forever.
Read MoreWhat I'm Reading this Summer
This summer has been one marked by remarkable world events and the continuing battle against COVID-19. CEO Atul Tandon shares the top articles and books he has read so far this summer:
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