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COVID-19 Threatens the Microfinance Sector and the…
"Over the past couple of months, we have seen unprecedented coordination among investors, donors, and other industry actors all seeking to support the [base of the economic pyramid] and the institutions…
Read MoreFinding a Lifeline for the Poor and the Financial Institutions…
The COVID-19 crisis has already hit the poor hard, and will hit them harder. Microfinance Institutions are close to affected groups and provide an essential lifeline - but are themselves under threat as…
Read More6 Books to Read While Sheltering in Place
With extended time at home, we have found ourselves turning to great books more than ever. Books open up the challenges and victories of other people’s worlds when we need an escape from our own; literary…
Read MoreThe Importance of an Empty Grain Silo During COVID-19
The Importance of an Empty Grain Silo During COVID-19
Read MoreGetting to Know: Kerri McAfoos
Kerri McAfoos has been a committed member of the Governor community for several years. We are lucky to have Kerri join as Governor Co-Chair alongside Cassie Burns. Let’s get to know Kerri!
Read MorePrincess Anne Opens Up About Her Lifetime as a Royal
We had the great honor to meet Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, Princess Anne this past November in Chicago and experience her palpable enthusiasm for Opportunity International’s work. We’re…
Read MoreInteractive Digital Tool Encourages Clients to Save…
Opportunity International is helping people in Africa to experience the benefits of using digital technology to access financial services with innovative high-tech, high-touch solutions that generate high…
Read MoreOpportunity CEO Atul Tandon joins Cisco and Ideagen…
Opportunity’s CEO Atul Tandon and Deputy Director of Cisco Foundation Charu Adesnik were featured on LinkedIn Live with Ideagen to discuss updates from the field, maintaining hope during COVID-19, and…
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