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UNCDF Supports the Expansion of Opportunity International’s…
A pledge of US$2.5 million from the UN Capital Development Fund is helping to bring safe and affordable access to financial services to the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the world’s poorest countries,…
Read MoreOpportunity International Kicks Off Tanzania Correspondent…
Winner will travel to the East African nation to document the Impact microfinance on women; Contest entry period officially began on April 13 and runs through May 11. Oak Brook, IL., April 15, 2011 –…
Read MoreOpportunity International Encourages Shoppers to Bank…
Non-profit’s New Gift Card Campaign Connects Women Entrepreneurs in the Developing World with Women Who Want to Make a Difference Oak Brook, IL., April 14, 2011 – Women do two-thirds of the world’s…
Read MoreAn Open Letter in Support of Dr. Muhammad Yunus
WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – March 8, 2011) – Muhammad Yunus has diligently served the poor for decades. No one has done more to inspire generations to work to reduce poverty. We are increasingly…
Read MoreOpportunity International Launches “Banking on Women”…
Through Mother’s Day, a series of engagement, education and fundraising initiatives will be used to build awareness for the impact that access to financial services has on the empowerment of women in…
Read MoreBusinesses Successfully Meet Caterpillar Foundation’s…
Learn how we are partnering with the Caterpillar Foundation to support non-profit financial services offered to entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs and Young Professionals Skydive to Raise…
For Nearly Two Dozen Business Leaders from Across the United States, a “Jump for Opportunity” Is More than an Adrenaline Rush, it’s a Means to End Global Poverty Oak Brook, Ill., Feb. 16, 2011 —…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Thanks For a Great 2010
At Opportunity International, we’re grateful for an exciting and productive year for our efforts to alleviate global poverty. In 2010, thanks to supporters and staff around the world, we achieved many…
Read MoreNews: Community Development in Nicaragua
To combat poverty in the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere, Opportunity has implemented a community economic development initiative in Nicaragua. Our programs provide training and finance…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: The Impact of Microfinance at…
Every Wednesday we highlight an article, book or a blog in our “What We’re Reading” series. We feature works that are noteworthy, inspiring, educational or relevant to the work we do at Opportunity.…
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