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.
Invest in One and You Can Empower Many
2013 was an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. What We Do Extreme poverty is a reality for 1.5 billion people today. Many are entrepreneurs like Justine Nassali (pictured below) who have…
Read MoreFundraising Superstars of 2013
2013 was an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. Every year, Opportunity International is extremely thankful for the generous donors who take their support a step further by turning themselves…
Read MoreOpportunity International Welcomed 5 New Cities to the YAO Network
2013 was an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. In 2013, Opportunity International welcomed 5 new cities to the Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) network. From the midwest to the lone star…
Read MorePushing the Boundaries of Technology
2013 was an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. It’s incredible how fast time can pass. I remember about a year ago, we started thinking about a new website, one that would better communicate…
Read MoreRacing for Opportunity Since 2012
2013 has been an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. In October 2012, Governor Deyl Kearin pushed himself to the limit for Opportunity International’s clients, by running an ultramarathon…
Read MoreOpportunity International Hosted Four Regional Summits in 2013
2013 has been an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. This fall, Opportunity International Governors and supporters joined us in four cities around the country for the 2013 Regional Summits.…
Read MoreOpportunity Celebrated the Back to School Season by Launching Campus Ambassadors
2013 has been an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. This fall, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity celebrated the back to school season by going to college! September marked the launch of…
Read MoreYoung Ambassadors for Opportunity Celebrate the Transformational Work of Opportunity International
2013 has been an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. This fall, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity around the country gathered their friends and networks to celebrate the transformational…
Read MoreOpportunity International and Caterpillar Foundation Celebrate 20 Years of Impact
2013 has been an inspiring year. In this blog series, the 12 Days of Opportunity, we are celebrating the accomplishments made possible by our caring and generous community of partners and supporters. Because of you, our clients are working their way out of poverty, strengthening their families and building vibrant communities in 22 countries around the world. Any relationship that lasts 20 years is worth celebrating—and all the more so when it’s one that has changed 18 million lives worldwide. Opportunity…
Read MoreOpportunity International Launches New Website, Brand
Opportunity International has always functioned with a bold mission—providing financial solutions to empower people living in poverty to transform their lives, their children’s futures and their communities. Last week we launched a fresh new look to match that calling. Our new brand brings the global mission of Opportunity International to life and highlights our renewed commitment to creating bolder and more innovative ways to help clients work their way out of poverty, strengthen their families…
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