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Opportunity International's Board Of Directors Adds…
Greg Nelson and Janelle Lassonde Join Board to Advance Global Nonprofit's Mission of Empowering People in Developing Countries to Work Their Way Out of Poverty
Read More50 for 50: Exploring the Graduation Model
This essay is a selection from the special edition of UnPoverty by Mark Lutz. The new edition has been released in celebration of Opportunity International’s 50th Anniversary, featuring new chapters…
Read More50 for 50: The Role of Biometrics in Financial Inclusion
A key innovation in Opportunity programming, biometric identification, overcomes many traditional identification, banking, and account management challenges. Individuals with no reading education or those…
Read MoreYou’ll be happy to revisit this classic
In the midst of the back-to-school rush, we’re picking up a book that has often found a prominent place on high school reading lists—and for great reason. Join us as we read Things Fall Apart by Chinua…
Read More50 for 50: Catalyst Award - Janelle Lassonde
We’re overjoyed to present the Catalyst Award to Janelle Lassonde, who was instrumental in taking our Education Finance program from a pilot to a major pillar program.
Read More50 for 50: Trailblazer Award - Nathan Byrd
We are honored to present Nathan Byrd, who had previously served as head of Opportunity’s Education Finance program, with a Trailblazer Award for his tireless work developing and growing Opportunity’s…
Read MoreMeet Cynthia Garrett: Entrepreneur, Advocate, and Woman…
When TV host Cynthia Garrett boarded a plane to India to join a group of Opportunity International supporters, she didn’t know what to expect.
Read More50 for 50: History of the Governors
As we celebrate Opportunity’s 50th anniversary, we are looking back at the history of the Governors—and the incredible people who have led and shaped this community over the years.
Read More50 for 50: Looking Back at Youth Programs
Opportunity International is committed to providing educational, financial, and vocational opportunities to the world’s youth.
Read More50 for 50: History of Education Progress
Research shows that giving children access to a quality education reduces poverty and inequality, increases life expectancy, and gives women and girls more decision-making power. Put simply, education…
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