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.
This book is on us
In celebration of Opportunity International’s 50th Anniversary this year, long-time staff member Mark Lutz has released a special edition of UnPoverty.
Read More
50 for 50: Partnering for Impact
With the support of remarkable individuals, foundations, government partners, and corporations, we have built a robust global community that works together to help families break the cycle of poverty.
Read More
50 for 50: Why I've Spent My Career at Opportunity
Several of Opportunity International’s longest-serving staff members looked back at their careers and reflected on what makes Opportunity special.
Read More
50 for 50: 7 Fundraisers We’ll Never Forget
Through peer-to-peer fundraisers, community giving, and wild challenges, Opportunity supporters have championed our clients, raised money, and become advocates for those living in poverty.
Read More.jpg)
When one plus one equals three: A tale of a unique collaboration to reach more children living in poverty
For 50 years, Opportunity International has been a waymaker for individuals, foundations, churches, and corporations to share in our mission to serve the most marginalized people in the world, empower them build their livelihoods, and enable them to break free from poverty. A significant milestone in our journey was announced on November 1, when we unveiled a $100 million collaboration with Oikocredit, a Netherlands-based social impact investor and worldwide cooperative promoting sustainable development…
Read More
50 for 50: Understanding Opportunity's Refugee Initiatives
This essay is a selection from the special edition of UnPoverty by Mark Lutz. The new edition has been released in celebration of Opportunity International’s 50th Anniversary, featuring new chapters from leaders throughout Opportunity’s history.
Read More
50 for 50: Building Healthy Communities
This essay is a selection from the special edition of UnPoverty by Mark Lutz. The new edition has been released in celebration of Opportunity International’s 50th Anniversary, featuring new chapters from leaders throughout Opportunity’s history.
Read More
We’re thankful for…great books!
Set in a fictional African village, How Beautiful We Were explores colonialism, ancestry, the environment, and the power of community in the face of enormous challenges. Through powerful storytelling, it challenges us to think about our global history—and our collective future.
Read More
50 for 50: Remembering Opportunity International in Russia
Opportunity International was the first microfinance organization in Russia; there was no precedent for our work. At every turn, I was told, “It’s impossible in Russia!”
Read More
50 for 50: Origin Stories - Asia
In 1974, a farmer named Ketut received Opportunity International’s first loan in Asia. With $50, Ketut and his wife began a tailoring business after purchasing a sewing machine. The microfinance program proved as effective as it was replicable—in 2020 alone, Opportunity assisted more than 6 million families across Asia with small loans.
Read More