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50 for 50: Our History, Chapter 2: David Bussau
David Bussau grew up in an Anglican boys’ home in Australia and began his own entrepreneurial journey by renting a hot dog stand when he was 15 years old. He loved running his small business, and over…
Read MoreGovernor Spotlight: Dawn Helwig
Spotlight on Board of Governors member Dawn Helwig.
Read More50 for 50: A look back at Insight Trips
Throughout our history, we have had the honor and privilege to travel to the field to meet Opportunity International clients; visit their homes and businesses; and be inspired by their incredible tenacity,…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Tineyi Mawocha
You may have heard Chief Program Officer Tineyi Mawocha discuss his work at one of our virtual events, and now is your chance to get to know him! Discover his favorite part of his job and the reason why…
Read More50 for 50: Progress Against Poverty
From 1971 to 2021, we've been working together to help people move out of poverty all around the world.
Read MoreResilience in the Midst of Catastrophe
Watch Atul Tandon: CEO of Opportunity International & Thuy Vu: Co-Founder and President of Global Mentor Network, as they sit down for a power chat to discuss "Resilience in the Midst of Catastrophe."
Read MoreCOVID-19’s Impact on Education and Creative Responses
Opportunity CEO Atul Tandon joins Global Minnesota's International Day of Education event to discuss COVID-19’s impact on education and Opportunity's creative responses to help schools weather the pandemic.
Read MoreLearn something new this month
In December, one of you shared a recommendation that also appeared on Bill Gates’ holiday reading list, so we knew we needed to check it out. This month, join us as we read Range by David Epstein.
Read MoreWhat we’re reading this month
During Women's History Month, we are recognizing remarkable, inspiring women around the world. And today, we are joining our friends in the UK for World Book Day (we'll take any excuse to celebrate great…
Read MoreA Pandemic at our door
2020 was a challenging and transformative year. For the first time in our lifetimes, all human beings faced a significant threat at the same time and the ground shifted on nearly everything simultaneously.…
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