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Illinois Congressman Rep. Peter Roskam Visits Opportunity’s…
This past Wednesday, June 8, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-6th) stopped by Opportunity’s Oak Brook, Ill. offices to learn more about our work. During his visit, he toured the office, met many members of…
Read MoreONE Blog: “Creating Jobs for Africans: An interview…
The following interview of Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, conducted by the ONE Campaign‘s Malaka Gharib, was originally published on the ONE Blog on Monday, June 6,…
Read MoreWhat We’re Watching: Kadita “A.T.” Tshibaka’s…
Following the grand opening of our first regulated microfinance institution in the DR Congo, Congolese native and Opportunity supporter Kadita “A.T.” Tshibaka appeared on Voice of America‘s In Focus…
Read MoreYAO-ZA! Young Ambassadors Launches its Denver Chapter
The following post was written by YAO member and YAO-ZA! co-organizer Amy Steinhoff. Greetings from the Denver chapter of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO). We are thrilled to officially become part…
Read MoreThis Memorial Day, We Remember Those Fighting to Work…
Olivia Schultz, was a spring intern in Opportunity International‘s marketing department. As we reflect on Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have fought and died for our country, we honor all…
Read MoreWe Have a Winner in the Tanzania Correspondent Contest
The results are in! All the votes have been counted and we now have a first, second, and third place winner in our Tanzania Correspondent Contest. First prize First prize winner Kelly Flanagan from Tempe,…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: Roger Thurow on Bill Gates at…
The following post, “Expert Commentary–The Importance of Innovation” by Roger Thurow, was published today on the Chicago Council on Global Affairs‘ Global Food for Thought blog about the Symposium…
Read More“Why Farming?” Today’s Symposium on Global Agriculture…
Today in Washington, D.C., the Chicago Council on Global Affairs‘ “The Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security: Progress to Date and Strategies for Success” with noted experts in agricultural…
Read MoreOpportunity International Celebrates Its Grand Opening…
Learn how we are bringing financial services to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help people living in poverty.
Read MoreWhat We’re Watching: Today’s Grand Opening of Opportunity…
Opportunity International staff around the world have been eagerly watching our Facebook and the Opportunity Blog all day, keeping up with news and updates from today’s grand opening ceremony at Opportunity…
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