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.
50 for 50: Catalyst Award - Janelle Lassonde
We’re overjoyed to present the Catalyst Award to Janelle Lassonde, who was instrumental in taking our Education Finance program from a pilot to a major pillar program.
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50 for 50: Trailblazer Award - Nathan Byrd
We are honored to present Nathan Byrd, who had previously served as head of Opportunity’s Education Finance program, with a Trailblazer Award for his tireless work developing and growing Opportunity’s initiative.
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Meet Cynthia Garrett: Entrepreneur, Advocate, and Woman Warrior
When TV host Cynthia Garrett boarded a plane to India to join a group of Opportunity International supporters, she didn’t know what to expect.
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50 for 50: History of the Governors
As we celebrate Opportunity’s 50th anniversary, we are looking back at the history of the Governors—and the incredible people who have led and shaped this community over the years.
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50 for 50: Looking Back at Youth Programs
Opportunity International is committed to providing educational, financial, and vocational opportunities to the world’s youth.
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50 for 50: History of Education Progress
Research shows that giving children access to a quality education reduces poverty and inequality, increases life expectancy, and gives women and girls more decision-making power. Put simply, education is one of the best tools we have to end generational poverty.
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Dive into a classic with us! Cutting for Stone by Abraham Varghese
With over one million copies sold, Cutting for Stone is an absolute classic, bringing in accolades as a New York Times Bestseller and a 2009 Amazon Book of the Year.
Read MoreInspiration from the Olympic Games
For the past two weeks, I’ve ended each of my evenings catching up on the Olympics coverage from the day. The Olympic games—a once-every-four-years gathering of some of the most talented, tenacious, and inspiring people in the world—is rife with challenges, but it also reminds of the best of humanity.
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50 for 50: Where are They Now? Nicaragua Graduates
In 2016, Opportunity International celebrated the graduation of Emprendedora Technical High School’s inaugural class. Founded in 2012 in Granada, Nicaragua, the school is an integral part of Opportunity’s larger Community Economic Development (CED) strategy—one of the many innovative programs Opportunity International has launched over our 50-year history.
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50 for 50: Meet Tito Santa María
Opportunity International is looking back at our history and remembering the clients who have inspired us along the way. One of the earliest recipients of an Opportunity International loan was Tito Santa María, a beekeeper in Colombia.
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