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.
Beyond the Fishing Rod: Unlocking Innovation and Sustainable Development Goal 9
Infrastructure is critical for progress and success. In order to thrive, people must have access to markets, technology, banking, roads, water, education and more—which is why Sustainable Development Goal 9 is so important to Opportunity International.
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Planting a Seed of Opportunity: An Infographic
Two out of every three African farmers are living in poverty, despite having incredible potential to grow their underutilized farms. Opportunity International provides ambitious farmers who want to work their way out of poverty with access to the right tools to grow their farms. With Opportunity International’s financial services, knowledge, connections and technologies, farmers can grow more crops, increase their incomes and sustainably feed their families and communities. See how planting a single…
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She is Clothed in Strength and Dignity - A Mother's Day Tribute
We celebrate mothers the world over who work hard for their families. Thank you for believing in the beauty and strength of their labor, as celebrated in Proverbs 31: She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She…
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Thank you, Vicki
Dear Vicki, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” –Philippians 1:3-6 The first and most important thing I must say is thank you. Thank you for your visionary leadership and constant support of our teams, both locally and globally. You have built a culture of encouragement and collaboration while holding us…
Read MoreOpportunity In Action: April
Read our April edition of Opportunity In Action to learn how hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity affect smallholder farmers and how Opportunity is empowering them with the right financial tools and training.
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Agriculture Team Spotlight
Q&A with Tim Strong, Regional Agriculture Finance Adviser, Branchless Banking Tim Strong (right) walks the field with a farmer. Years with Opportunity: 2 wonderful years Favorite Part About Your Job: Watching local staff become excited about new ways of serving rural clients Distance Traveled: I see about 50 clients per week and, to do that, travel 1,500 miles by car per week, plus 6,000 miles by plane per month Something You’ve Learned From a Client: Since I was a child, I’ve always been…
Read MoreFeeding the Future: Ending Global Hunger
The majority of those struggling with hunger live in rural regions where they depend upon agriculture to survive. Ironically, it is those people who are growing food who often struggle the most to eat enough of it.
Read MoreOpportunity In Action: March Edition
Read our March edition of Opportunity In Action to learn about the many challenges women and girls in poverty face and how Opportunity is empowering them through education and inclusion.
Read MoreEmpowered Women Change the World
Beyond simple human decency, there are other factors at play that make gender equality such a significant priority for those working in development around the world.
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Governor Gives Back on a Big Birthday
When Jason Williford of Fort Worth, Texas turned 40 last year, he and wife Betsy didn't order black balloons and "over the hill" banners. They decided to model Jason's birthday party after their son's 5th birthday party. That's right - Cody Williford's 5th birthday. When Cody turned five a few years ago, he had just been read the book One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference, by Katie Smith Milway. Cody decided that instead of receiving gifts for his birthday, he wanted to donate his 5th…
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