Why Ingite a Future?
In a world where more than 10% of the population lives on less than $1.90 a day, opportunities for change are often scarce. Millions of smallholder farmers, entrepreneurs, and children are trapped in a cycle of poverty, unable to access the tools, resources, and education they need to thrive.
But when we ignite change, we fuel a brighter future. For a farmer, it means access to innovative technology that helps them grow more, earn more and feed their families. For an entrepreneur, it means the financial support and training needed to build a sustainable business and livelihood. And for a child, it means an education that opens doors to new possibilities. Together, we can ignite futures and break the cycle of poverty for good.
Ignite Change, Inspire Progress, and Impact a Future Today
Ignite
When you support farmers with sustainable tools, entrepreneurs with access to loans, and children with quality education, you ignite change. These are the seeds that lead to long-lasting growth, enabling families to thrive beyond their circumstances.
Inspire
Whether it’s helping small business owners grow their enterprises, enabling students to achieve academic excellence, or assisting school owners in enhancing facilities for safe learning environments, your support sparks the confidence and opportunity needed for individuals to realize their potential and drive lasting change.
Impact
One gift can impact a future and create generational change. With every dollar you give, families gain stability, children access education, and farmers grow their incomes. By impacting a life today, you’re ensuring a better tomorrow–building sustainable futures around the world.
Meet Yeni
Yeni, a 40-year-old mother from Barranquilla, embodies resilience and determination as she strives to create a better life for her two children, Mateo and Thael. Like many mothers, she dreams of giving her children every opportunity–especially as they pursue their passion for becoming triathletes. But the road hasn’t been easy.
In 2020, the pandemic hit Yeni’s family hard, and a life-threatening medical event left her in intensive care for weeks. Despite this setback, she returned to her community with an unwavering resolve to provide for her family. Yeni joined a local savings group, where she now serves as president, and began building a small jewelry business. With just $8.97 saved so far, she works tirelessly to support her children by doing her best to invest in their dreams.
However, like many others in her community, the road to financial stability is long, and continued support is crucial for Yeni to fully realize the future she envisions for her family. Your gift can help provide the resources that families like Yeni’s need to move closer to financial independence and a better future.
Sustainable Solutions to End Extreme Poverty
At Opportunity International, we offer a comprehensive approach to help individuals and communities thrive through our Education Finance, Agriculture Finance, and Microenterprise programs.
Financial Services
We provide essential financial tools, including School Improvement Loans for schools, School Fee Loans for parents, small business loans, savings accounts, and agriculture-specific loans for seeds, fertilizer, and tools. With tailored repayment options, these services ensure that schools, farmers, and entrepreneurs can grow sustainably.
Training
Our programs include professional development training, financial literacy, business skills, and good agricultural practices. From empowering school leaders and teachers with the Teacher Mentor Model to guiding farmers with best practices, our training is designed to foster long-term success.
Support
We support communities through School Clusters, Farmer Support Agents, cooperatives, Trust Groups, and Savings Groups. These networks provide essential guidance and peer encouragement, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve their goals together.