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.
Rising Above: Loney's Journey to a Brighter Future
Loney, a mother of six from Malawi, transformed her family’s future with the help of Opportunity International’s Ultra-Poor Graduation program. Learn more about Loney’s journey and how you can help more women like Loney rise above poverty.
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Transforming Education in Langbinsi: A Story of Growth and Resilience
Across northern Ghana, the Government struggles to meet the increasing demand for education access.
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Summer in the Field
This summer was filled with life-changing experiences as we embarked on a series of unforgettable Insight Trips, beginning in the vibrant communities of Colombia, journeying through the heart of Uganda, and culminating in the rich landscapes of Malawi.
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Staff Spotlight: Sury Ruiz
Discover how Sury Ruiz's passion for transformation drives her work in Colombia, empowering families to break the cycle of extreme poverty and achieve lasting change.
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Governor Spotlight: Steve & Amy Sirich
“This work is reversing the generational cycle of poverty in communities that are very much in need of that impact. It’s one thing to donate for aid, but it’s another to donate to break the cycle of poverty.”
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Graduating to a New Future
On August 12, 2024, Opportunity celebrated the very first cohort of its kind in Cartegena, Colombia as official graduates. For many, it was the first time they had ever experienced a ceremony like this or graduation of any kind, and for all it was a heartfelt recognition of their perseverance, dedication, faith, and hard work.
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Climbing Mountains, Changing Lives: Our Kilimanjaro Adventure
Our journey to the roof of Africa was more than just a physical challenge—it was a testament to the power of dreams, perseverance, and the incredible impact we can make when we come together for a greater purpose.
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Donor Spotlight: Renee & Jacquelyn Lane
Guided by grace, gratitude, humility, service, and stewardship, Renee and Jacquelyn are preparing to scale a literal mountain to raise awareness, funds, and hope for families living in the deepest poverty in Malawi.
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Growing Beyond the Field: Malawi Graduation
Many kilometers outside of Blantyre, Malawi, over 300 people came together outside of a rural school to honor the 103 women who completed Malawi's first ultra-poverty graduation (UPG) program.
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Reaching Refugees
In Colombia and Uganda, Opportunity’s proven model of training, financial resources, and group support reaches thousands of refugees who have lost everything, relocated to another country under violent conditions, and desperately seek a path to self-sufficiency for their families.
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