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Shalom… the way things ought to be.
While in Ghana a week ago, I visited the Peace International School. In this particular location just outside of Sunyani, Opportunity International and IDP Foundation Rising Schools are partnering to…
Read MoreWith a Grateful Heart I: Mrs. Jabalasa’s Potatoes…
This year as we stock up on pumpkin and pecans, cook our Thanksgiving meals and recount our blessings, I am reminded of those who provide their communities with food. In particular, I’m thinking of an Opportunity…
Read More#Mifimon Preview: Women and Microfinance
Next week we have the privilege of discussing how microfinance is changing the lives of women around the world. We’ve got a pretty dynamic panel coming to this as well. Below, you’ll find their bios…
Read MoreVoices of the Poor – Parmila Das
The landmark Voices of the Poor study, published by the World Bank in 2000, sought the opinions and testimony of 60,000 of the world’s poor through information gathered in small discussion groups. Parmila…
Read MoreIndiana University Students Engage with Opportunity,…
The following is a guest post from Kristy Anderson, president of the Indiana University Trockman Microfinance Initiative-a student group of the Kelley School of Business. http://www.tminitiative.com/…
Read MoreHelp Create Opportunity for Women Worldwide
The following is a guest post from Women’s Opportunity Network Member, Susan Gillette: I have just finished reading “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by New…
Read More#Mifimon: BRAC’s "Microfinance Plus" Approach
The following is a guest post by Jessica Elisberg from Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX). Interested in learning about microfinance? Follow our biweekly Twitter discussion group #mifimon (because…
Read MoreOpportunity International Honors Pioneering Work in…
Women’s Leadership Awards Presented at D.C. Event Oak Brook, Ill., (Nov. 10, 2009) — The Women’s Opportunity Network (WON) of Opportunity International honored Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women initiative…
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Increase Opportunities for Women
On a sparkling Saturday evening in Washington D.C., the Women’s Opportunity Network of Opportunity International honored a pioneering program and a special staff member in the field who are making an…
Read MoreLive from the Smithonian Institution: One Hen Awarded…
The Outreach Council of the African Studies Association annually salutes the authors and illustrators of outstanding books about Africa published or distributed in the United States for young children…
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