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50 for 50: Back to the Beginning: Al Whittaker
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 MoreOpportunity International Announces 2021 WeGO Award…
CHICAGO, December 16, 2021 – For decades, Opportunity International has created and supported projects that increase inclusion and chart a pathway out of poverty for women. This year, Opportunity recognizes…
Read MoreOpportunity International Celebrates the 2021 European…
CHICAGO, December 14, 2021 – Fonkoze, the largest microfinance organization in Haiti, won the prestigious European Microfinance Award (EMA) for Inclusive Finance and Healthcare. More specifically, Fonkoze’s…
Read More50 for 50: Origin Stories - Africa
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 MoreThis book is on us
In celebration of Opportunity International’s 50th Anniversary this year, long-time staff member Mark Lutz has released a special edition of UnPoverty.
Read More50 for 50: Partnering for Impact
With the support of remarkable individuals, foundations, government partners, and corporations, we have built a robust global community that works together to help families break the cycle of poverty.
Read More50 for 50: Why I've Spent My Career at Opportunity
Several of Opportunity International’s longest-serving staff members looked back at their careers and reflected on what makes Opportunity special.
Read MorePurpose Driven Leadership With Randy Kurtz
In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox talks with Randy Kurtz. He oversees Opportunity’s Finance, Accounting, Investment, Human Resources, IT, and Legal departments and joined Opportunity…
Read More50 for 50: 7 Fundraisers We’ll Never Forget
Through peer-to-peer fundraisers, community giving, and wild challenges, Opportunity supporters have championed our clients, raised money, and become advocates for those living in poverty.
Read MoreWhen one plus one equals three: A tale of a unique…
For 50 years, Opportunity International has been a waymaker for individuals, foundations, churches, and corporations to share in our mission to serve the most marginalized people in the world, empower…
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