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Back-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…
Read MoreAgricultural Advisor John Magnay Talks Food Security…
“Africa is capable of sustaining its food needs,” said John Magnay, Opportunity’s senior agricultural advisor. “[But] if you look at [crop] yields in Africa, it is at 40% of what it should be.”…
Read MoreWhat We’re Reading: World Finance Magazine Discusses…
Amosi Kasamira’s face lights up as he shares his plans for the next season. ‘My vision is to replace the grass roof of our home to better protect us from the sun and rain,’ he explains, ‘and I…
Read MoreWe’re Expanding Financial Access to Rural Malawi.…
Travel in your mind to the shores of Lake Malawi. In this remote region, extreme poverty is widespread. But because of the donations, hard work and advocacy of Opportunity supporters and staff, the Malawians…
Read More“Is Your Nonprofit Blog a Snoozer?” Find the Solution…
Ever wonder how nonprofits write successful blogs, turning high readership into active support? Believe me, it’s a challenge. No matter how interesting your nonprofit’s work, if you don’t offer…
Read MoreAn Unforgettable Family Trip to Kenya and Malawi
Opportunity supporter and member of the Board of Governors, Rich McClure, writes of his experiences on the July 2010 Family Week trip to Kenya and his visits to Malawi: Visiting eastern Africa, we met…
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