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As we prepare for the holiday season, we are counting down our 12 Days of Christmas - celebrating Opportunity's work around the world this year. During our first 43 years, Opportunity International’s…
Read MoreEmpowering Generational Change through Education
“Investing in education is one of the most decisive ways to help people work their way out of poverty,” said Vicki Escarra, Global CEO of Opportunity International. “Research has shown that education…
Read MoreOpportunity International Partners with Credit Suisse…
The three-year 'Empowering Generational Change through Education' program will help educate 530,000 children in 10 countries across Latin America, Africa and Asia Oak Brook, Ill., December 11, 2014 – Today,…
Read MoreOpportunity International and Evereve Launch “Giving…
Fashion retailer and global nonprofit organization join together to help women and girls work their way out of poverty. Oak Brook, Ill., December 2, 2014 – The global financial services nonprofit Opportunity…
Read MoreCelebrating Cyber Monday Around the World
I’m all about Cyber Monday. It’s when I go hunting for the holiday deals. To tell the truth, I’ve never been able to do the whole Black Friday thing. I blame Thanksgiving for this. Let me explain. …
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from our CEO
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on things that are truly important to us like family and friends. I'm also extremely thankful to be part of Opportunity International and grateful for…
Read MoreThankful for Dreams that Come True
Remy Mendez, a dedicated mother living in poverty in the Philippines, struggled to provide for her daughter Amina. Amina’s biggest dream was to go to school, but Remy and her husband couldn’t afford…
Read MoreScale, Impact & Sustainability: An Innovative Model…
Opportunity International recognizes the transformative power of education. Learn about our innovative model for educating vulnerable children world-wide.
Read MoreFinancial Solutions for Sending and Keeping All Children…
Opportunity’s innovative education finance initiative brings targeted financial services into the field of education. It helps private-school proprietors create better schools. It equips low-income households…
Read MoreCelebrating #GivingTuesday with #UNselfies
Share your #unselfie on Giving Tuesday. Help break the cycle of poverty by supporting the work of Opportunity International.
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