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Opportunity International Creates Community Banking…
“Banking on Africa” Campaign Grows to Close the Gap for Five Million Rural Africans to Access Savings-based Microfinance Services in the Communities Where They Live and Work Oak Brook, Ill., Sept.…
Read MoreSpotlight from the Field: Naomi and her Royal Seed…
Naomi. I have never met a woman so determined to make a difference. Her bright eyes sparkled, her hands showed the toughness that comes from work, and from her mouth poured words of encouragement and empowerment.…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: What Is the What by Dave Eggers
By Allison Bearden, Resource Development Intern, Opportunity International Every Wednesday, we highlight an article, book or a blog in our “What We’re Reading” series. We feature works that are noteworthy,…
Read MoreIrene D. Pritzker, and Attendees of World Leadership…
“We have created a new way to educate millions of poor children – who like all children, have big dreams.” -Irene D. Pritzker, accepting the Global Philanthropy Award at the Foreign Policy Association…
Read MoreReal-Time Conversation. Real-Time Impact. #Mifimon
One of the things I love about Twitter is that you’re able to experience real-time industry developments and thought exchange. I love seeing people discuss social entrepreneurship, music, literature…
Read MoreInsight Trip: Rwanda Day 4 – AJ Renold
One of the things I love about Twitter is that you’re able to experience real-time industry developments and thought exchange. I love seeing people discuss social entrepreneurship, music, literature…
Read MorePainters, Activists & Engineers at the Clinton Global…
On the last evening of The Clinton Global Initiative, I ended up chatting with the following three people: a painter who uses his art to teach children in Mexico about tolerance and peace, a small business…
Read MoreTeri Goudie, Inspired by Half the Sky, Summits Mount…
One week ago, Teri Goudie, a former TV producer for Chicago’s ABC 7, traveled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, raising donations for Opportunity International and the Janada L. Batchelor Foundation…
Read MoreInvesting in Women and Girls
According the to the UN, women undertake 66% of the world’s work. They produce 50% of the worlds food. In spite of this, they earn only 10% of the world’s income. And they own only 1% of the world’s…
Read MoreInitiating Change in Education: Opportunity’s CGI…
Ambitions soar, hope floats, and change hangs in the air each year at the Clinton Global Initiative. This year is no exception. Today (Wednesday), at 2:45 p.m. EST, Madeline Albright will spotlight Opportunity…
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