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Teaching Children the Power of Microfinance: Sidwell…
The 6th graders at Sidwell Friend’s School in Washington D.C. eagerly welcomed Katie Smith Milway this morning, author of children’s book, One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference, a story…
Read MoreLive from International Reading Association: One Hen…
After a great morning with the students at Sidwell Friends School, I had the pleasure of joining Katie at the International Reading Association for an engaging panel discussion on Friday afternoon. …
Read MoreOpportunity CEO Advocates Bottom-up Approach to Economic…
In a speech on Thursday October 29th to the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, Opportunity CEO Kadita “A.T.” Tshibaka cited many things he learned while working in emerging markets at Citibank…
Read MoreLive: Roger Thurow Insists There is "Enough."
Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman’s compelling book Enough: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty tells the story of the world’s food. It raises the question of supply and demand, which…
Read MoreLive From The Opportunity International Board of Governors…
It’s about encouragement. It’s about inspiration. It’s about coming together on behalf of those living in chronic poverty. The Opportunity International Board of Governors Conference brings Opportunity…
Read MoreLive: CEO Kadita "A.T." Tshibaka Kicks off the Board…
I have always admired Opportunity International CEO Kadita “A.T.” Tshibaka. He has a way of coming into a room and making everyone feel special. And blessed. And happy. And empowered. He is able to…
Read MoreDaniel Taylor: Tell Me A Story
Hi! Let me tell you a story. Doesn’t your body, your soul just lean in a bit when you hear that? Oh please, tell me! Human beings live in stories. Today, Opportunity International’s Board of Governors…
Read MoreHeartbreaking Effects of Typhoon Ketsana on our Clients…
The capital city of the Philippines, Manila, has been devastated by typhoon Ketsana during this past week. The storm dumped as much rain on the city as fell on New Orleans during the Katrina hurricane…
Read MoreOpportunity International’s CGI Commitment Provides…
Program also provides loans to start and expand schools in the developing world Oak Brook, Ill., (Sept. 23, 2009) — At the Clinton Global Initiative’s Fifth Annual Meeting today, Opportunity International…
Read More“There is nothing micro about the human spirit.”
This was a quote from the speech Maria Otero gave at her swearing-in ceremony as Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs yesterday. Maria spent over 20 years working in microfinance,…
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