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International Women's Day Interview with Chilufya Siansagu
For International Women’s Day 2023 we spoke with Chilufya Siansangu, Head of Business Development/ Marketing and Communications for EFC Zambia, about her own experience of education and how to create…
Read MoreA powerful book for Women’s History Month
In Umrigar’s masterfully crafted ninth novel, we learn more about the tragedy of honor killings, which have been used to enforce brutal control over women in certain communities.
Read MoreGovernor Spotlight: Julie Wade
Julie Wade is a connector—one of those rare human beings who not only sees the potential of connecting one opportunity with another, but takes action to bring ideas and people together, creating a multiplying…
Read MoreThis is one memoir that will stick with you
In his powerful new memoir, Solito, Javier Zamora takes us along as he looks back on the life-altering 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the U.S. that he made at just nine years old.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Dr. William Derban
Dr. Derban is laser-focused on providing human-centered solutions that keep the people Opportunity International serves at the center of our work—solutions that can be scaled at an ultra-low cost and…
Read MoreToday is a day of celebration
Three years ago, we began a bold journey to go where others can’t or won’t. To reach out to those who have been left out or left behind. To help families build sustainable livelihoods, send their children…
Read MoreOpportunity International Successfully Concludes Waymaker…
Opportunity International, a leading global nonprofit, today announced the successful completion of its three-year Waymaker Campaign, raising $101 million of philanthropic capital that will leverage over…
Read More5 Books We Loved in 2022
There’s nothing quite like exploring the world through the pages of great novels, memoirs, and stories. Every month, the Opportunity International Book Club expands our minds, perspectives, and understanding…
Read MoreAlternative Collateral for Women
This brief of work-in-progress summarizes Opportunity’s efforts at helping women leverage alternative collateral to access larger loans, including next steps and challenges.
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