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Investing 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…
Read MoreInsight Trip: Tanzania/Rwanda Day 3 – Suzie Hofert
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…
Read MoreOpportunity International Completes Sale of Microfinance…
Proceeds will be redeployed to Opportunity International Locations in Africa, South America and other areas of critical need around the world. Oak Brook, Ill., (Sept 22, 2010) – Opportunity International…
Read MoreOpportunity International to Host Experts on Hunger,…
More than 250 attendees will gather at the Marriott Crystal Gateway for two days of informative sessions on bringing an end to global poverty and hunger; speakers include internationally recognized experts…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: “Investing in Women & Girls”…
Every Wednesday on our blog, we highlight an article, book or a blog in our “What We’re Reading” series. We’ll feature pieces or works that are noteworthy, inspiring, educational or relevant…
Read MoreThe Most Famous Person You’ve Never Heard of
Not many Nobel Peace Prize winners remain unknown in their home country. What is more surprising is that an estimated one-sixth of the world’s population is alive because of a man virtually invisible…
Read MoreUN Gathers This Week to Eradicate Poverty Through the…
The UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is taking place this week at the UN Headquarters in New York City. A gathering of 140 world leaders are strategizing and discussing how to achieve…
Read More3 Breakout Sessions Not to Miss at Fall Microfinance…
At Opportunity’s Fall Microfinance Conference, Oct. 8-9, in Washington, D.C., the days will be packed with breakout sessions and presentations from microfinance experts, international visitors and globally-minded…
Read MoreWomen Advancing Microfinance in Chicago
At Opportunity International’s US office, we draw our motivation and sense of purpose from the stories of our clients and their families as they build a bridge out of poverty. This week, I am further…
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