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What We’re Reading: The ONE Blog– “Africa’s…
Every Wednesday on this blog, we’ll be highlighting an article, book or a blog in our “What We’re Reading” series. We’ll feature pieces or works that we think are noteworthy, inspiring, educational…
Read MoreTop 3 People Not to Miss at the Fall Microfinance Conference…
Twice a year, Opportunity hosts a big microfinance conference, bringing in experts in microfinance, poverty eradication and global development to share their knowledge and experience with Opportunity…
Read MoreSheryl WuDunn to Speak at Opportunity’s Fall Microfinance…
One of the best ways to fight poverty is to educate women and give them economic opportunity. Microfinance institutions are at the center of that solution. I’m looking forward to seeing more and more…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: “The Silent Crisis” and Violence…
In light of last week’s riots in Mozambique in which 13 people were killed, this post entitled “The Silent Crisis,” published on Opportunity Australia’s blog more than two weeks ago, has even…
Read MoreInnovations in Technology–Reaching More Clients
Daryl Skoog, Opportunity’s SVP of technology, develops innovations that improve the lives of our clients. Recently, I had the chance to join a conference call with the Colorado-based Skoog to learn…
Read MoreBack-to-School for Children Living in Poverty
Welcome back to school. It’s an exciting time for kids of all ages: new teachers, new classroom, new school supplies… maybe even new back-to-school clothes. But for children living in poverty, their…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day to Our Hard-Working Clients
Labor Day in the U.S. is a century-old holiday–a tribute to trade and labor–that honors workers and their families. For Opportunity clients in the developing world, often self-employed entrepreneurs,…
Read MoreBook Release—UnPoverty: Rich Lessons from the Working…
People living in the most extreme poverty in the world do not just survive: they often enjoy rich family relationships, build vibrant communities and exude deep faith. Their ingenuity, persistence, generosity…
Read MoreWant to do more to fight poverty? Host a dinner for…
The best ideas are shared over food. That’s why Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) is launching “Breaking Bread for Microfinance.” In honor ofhttp://www.opportunity.org/blog/cynthia-world-hunger-post/International…
Read MoreClimb a Mountain, Get Muddy: YAO’s Adventures on…
Escape to Bear Mountain, N.Y. YAO-NY member Brandon Green, an investment banker, was looking for a way to get out of the city. So he decided to start a “YAO Adventure Club of sorts,” and brought a…
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