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Transforming Lives Together
On September 26, Opportunity International will celebrate the Caterpillar Foundation’s 20-year partnership. Opportunity estimates that nearly 18.3 million lives will be improved as a result of grants…
Read MoreEducating Students Is a Worthy Investment for All
Christie was an Intern with Opportunity International in the Summer of 2013. Primary School Students at The Ridgway School in Uganda. In high school I remember bemoaning 7:15 a.m. classes, the monotonous…
Read MoreVideo John Deere Classic CBS
July 10, 2011, CBS Sports – John Deere CEO Samuel R. Allen discusses why economic development is so important to ensure the lives of people around the world, and video spot highlights John Deere’s…
Read MoreTyphoon Victims Need Our Help Today
Please join me in praying for the people of the Philippines. Heavy monsoon rains from typhoons Maring and Labuyo have battered the Philippines over the last two weeks causing devastating flooding and affecting…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Natalie Hornsby Believes in the Power…
Governor Natalie Hornsby was recently interviewed on the radio show “Personal Best” about her role as an entrepreneur, including how she transformed a new product – ZhuZhu Pets – into a global…
Read MoreThoughts on Mandela
Many continue to hope as anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition fighting a recurring lung infection that has left him hospitalized since June 8th. As a widely beloved and respected…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: One Data Report 2013, Part 2
Transparency Makes a Difference Fiscal transparency and the quality of institutions play crucial roles in ensuring that government spending is effective and accountable. Transparency provides people with…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: ONE Data Report 2013, Part 1
As we peel back another page on the calendar, the deadline of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is fast approaching. While 2015 appears in the distant future, in reality the MDG goals are less than…
Read MoreWe’re Thankful for Fathers Around the World
At Opportunity International, we are honored to support fathers around the world who are building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. This Father’s Day, we are excited…
Read MoreThe Father of a Community
By Stephanie Jimenez on June 14, 2013 This Father’s Day, we are celebrating Dads. Join us as we share the stories of some of our inspiring male clients, and support more fathers at opportunity.org. Meet…
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