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Opportunity International’s Staff Celebrates Our…
This Mother’s Day, Opportunity International’s staff is joining the Invest in One. Honor Mom. campaign to celebrate the important women in our lives. We’ve honored our mothers, sisters, wives, friends,…
Read MoreWhy I am Living Below the Line
Last week Young Ambassador for Opportunity member Ashley Luse participated in the Live Below the Line Challenge. She shares her motivation below: Consider this encouraging statistic: The share of people…
Read MoreLiving Below the Line with My Family
“I’m going to send my grandchildren a food parcel.” – my mother “Can I give you a loan so you can buy more food? Very low interest rate, you can pay me back over the next month.” – my boss“Would…
Read MoreWhy I’m Giving Up Choices for a Week
In a few weeks, I’m going to take the Live Below the Line challenge. For five days, I’ll spend just $1.50 each day on food to raise funds and awareness for the 1.4 billion people worldwide who have…
Read MoreClinton Global Initiative University 2010
Opportunity International and leaders from our Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO)group will be at CGI-U this week participating in the conference. You can watch the live webcast here
Read MoreDoes the Shoe Fit?
Day 2: Opportunity International Philippines Insight Trip As I reflect on the experiences of the day, in the hopes of choosing one to highlight in this blog, my thoughts drift to Imelda Marcos – the…
Read MoreStep Into Someone Else’s Shoes
Mandy is a Young Ambassador for Opportunity in Houston, Texas and is Living Below the Line for Opportunity from April 29-May 3. Join her in the challenge, support her fundraiser, and learn more at https://www.livebelowtheline.com/me/favouritethings.…
Read MoreEvery moment show up stupid
Day 1: Opportunity International Philippines Insight Trip I showed up very stupid this morning in a country that I hadn’t intended to visit last night. Flight delays and missed connections due to electrical…
Read MoreWhy I’m Living Below the Line
Allison manages Young Ambassadors for Opportunity at Opportunity International and is Living Below the Line for Opportunity from April 29-May 3. At my desk at the Opportunity International office, I have…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: Banking in Africa: Continent…
Africa is the next frontier for banks from all corners of the globe. Last week, The Economist aptly portrayed both the high hope and sheer uncertainty felt by financial institutions serving the African…
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