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Bill Pollard Remembrance
Bill Pollard, a longtime partner and friend of Opportunity International, went to his heavenly home this month on June 6th. An iconic business leader, renowned philanthropist, teacher, and lawyer, Bill…
Read MoreUnlocking Rural Potential: Inside the GROW Program’s…
Inside the GROW program—a key initiative by Opportunity International’s AgFinance—women farmers in sub‑Saharan Africa access tailored financial solutions and training. It blends seasonal credit,…
Read MoreOpportunity Graduates People Out of Poverty
In Haiti, Colombia, and Malawi, Opportunity International delivers a holistic set of services to people living in ultra poverty to help them graduate out of poverty. Over the course of 18 months, these…
Read MoreHow a Low-Fee Private School Is Closing the Education…
Seeds of Grace Academy in Langbinsi, Ghana, is transforming lives by providing affordable education in a region with limited access. Through local leadership, community engagement, and support from Opportunity…
Read MoreNBA and Opportunity International unveil new court…
Opportunity’s newest collaboration with NBA Africa builds state of the art courts on Education Finance school properties.
Read MoreNBA Africa and Opportunity International Unveil New…
New Courts Support NBA Africa’s Commitment to Build 1,000 Basketball Courts on the Continent Over the Next Decade KIGALI, RWANDA, May 19, 2025 – NBA Africa and Opportunity International, a global nonprofit…
Read MoreBridging Africa’s Funding Gap Through Innovative…
Andrew McCusker explores how innovative financing models can bridge Africa’s education funding gap, sharing insights from his impact investing and development finance experience to spark new solutions…
Read MoreFrom Colorado to Ghana: A Teen’s Journey Toward Global…
Blake McAfoos’ passport tells a story of adventure—colorful stamps from Indonesia, Bali, Turkey, and Mexico mark his travels. But his recent journey to Ghana left an indelible mark on his heart. In…
Read MoreEmpowered Moms Change the World: Rose’s Story of…
This Mother’s Day, discover the inspiring story of Rose Magombo, a mother in rural Malawi whose life was transformed through Opportunity International’s graduation program. From hardship to hope, Rose’s…
Read MoreSmart Subsidies & Guarantees
Helping financially excluded populations gain access to loans presents higher cost and greater risk to financial institutions and clients, but subsidies and guarantees can have limited scale and sustainability.…
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