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Remembering Refugees on #WorldRefugeeDay
In a small town in Colombia, Miriam poses with her puppy in her lap. She appears like many of her neighbors—hard-working, welcoming, greeting our team with a smile. But things have not always been easy…
Read MoreAtul Tandon on the Ideagen Podcast
Opportunity International CEO Atul Tandon sat down with the team at Ideagen to discuss extreme poverty, innovative financial solutions, and the exciting future that's ahead of us. Watch two clips or listen…
Read MoreRead With Us: June Book Club Selection
The sun is shining and we are ready for a few months of rest, relaxation, and reading. Instead of diving straight into the beach reads, we’re kicking off our summer reading by tackling a big, powerful…
Read MoreOpportunity International Savings and Loans Receives…
Learn more about Opportunity International Saving and Loans award-winning work in Ghana.
Read MoreKnowledge Management May 2019 Update
This issue of the semi-annual KM Update focuses on recent research that answers two main questions: “How is Opportunity’s work benefitting women in sub-Saharan Africa?” and “How is Opportunity…
Read MoreA Message from Colombia
Elsa Martinez is an Opportunity client in Cartagena, Colombia. Recently, she shared her incredible story with us in her own words. We were moved and inspired, and wanted to pass along her powerful words…
Read MoreCelebrating All Women on Mother's Day
While Opportunity International exists to empower people—especially women—to improve their lives, we did not pioneer the concept. Since the beginning of time, mothers and grandmothers have been naturally…
Read MoreRead With Us: May Book Club
We’ve been eagerly waiting for this month’s book to release, and now it’s finally here! Join us this month as we read Melinda Gates’ new book, The Moment of Lift. This will be one of the most…
Read MoreExamining Obstacles to Small Business Growth in Rural…
Despite monumental progress in reducing poverty levels in China over the past few decades, economic inequality—largely linked to access to employment and credit remains a serious concern. With support…
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