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My Family Traditions at Christmas
In the U.S., Christmas is a time when we anticipate the falling of snow, and pine-scented candles, and friends and family. I look forward to most of that (although I actually hate being cold so I’m not…
Read MoreAs I Consider Advent this Year
This advent season, my church’s sermon series is “He is our King.” It’s a refreshingly challenging one as it looks not so much to a meek baby in the manger, but the hope of a powerful God coming…
Read MoreSolar Panel Loans Offer a Beacon of Light for Ugandan…
In November, Opportunity Uganda launched a solar energy microfinance loan to provide power to families currently living with no or unreliable electricity. Opportunity Uganda is now offering clients like…
Read MoreOpportunity International Encourages Shoppers to Gift…
Holiday Gift Card Campaign Connects Entrepreneurs in the Developing World with Consumers Who Want to Make a Difference; Free Gifts Cards Are Offered via Facebook Oak Brook, IL, Dec. 14, 2011 – This holiday…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of Microfinance with the “Holiday…
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, 2011, the members of Opportunity International’s Arizona Board of Governors hosted the “Holiday Fête: Commemorating 40 Years of Client Impact and Transformation,” a 40th-anniversary…
Read MorePrayers for Peace in the DR Congo
We wanted to provide you with a brief update surrounding the situation that is unfolding on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to last week’s elections. International news…
Read MoreWorld AIDS Day 2011: Ending AIDS in a Generation
Today, Thursday, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme, Zero new HIV infections, Zero discrimination, Zero AIDS-related deaths, is an optimistic one but there is good reason to hope. The latest…
Read MoreOpportunity International to Host a Celebration Commemorating…
The event will honor “Arizona Champions” for Opportunity International including Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, and Timothy and Rhonda Snider; ASU graduate Kelly Flanagan to present her short film…
Read MoreSkip the Mall Today
We’re offering a way for you to skip the mall and spread the joy all at the same time. Instead of fighting the crowds on Black Friday, order Opportunity International gift cards at opportunity.org/giftcard…
Read MoreWe’re Grateful for You
On behalf of Opportunity International’s global family, we want to wish you a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday. This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for contributors like you who work side…
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