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A Lesson in Love from Gene Gardner
Last year in his retirement community, he invited his fellow residents to share concerns about local, national, and global issues they felt were important. This sparked a series of meetings where they…
Read MoreVirtual Event by Opportunity International Wins Award…
Opportunity International was selected by Ragan as the winner of the “Best Virtual Customer Engagement Event” for the Virtual Insight Trip to Colombia, which first aired on April 25, 2021.
Read MoreWaymaker Wednesday: Gentil
Gentil is an artist who escaped from Burundi. He used to run workshops for young artists and was accused by the government of training rebel soldiers so he had to flee. He now lives with his grandmother…
Read MoreProgram Manager in the Field: 3 Defining Insights from…
How can a non-profit work with social enterprises to reduce poverty? When I visited Opportunity’s operations in Uganda in November, this question loomed in my mind—I was curious to discover the best…
Read MoreA memoir of a life across continents
Dive into one of the “Best Books of 2021” and be inspired by one girl’s journey to rebuild her life in an unfamiliar place. This month, the Opportunity Book Club is traveling across countries and…
Read MoreOpportunity International Names Michael Chitwood Chief…
Former World Vision USA Executive will Advance Opportunity International’s Ability to Empower People in Developing Countries to Work Their Way Out of Poverty.
Read More2021 WeGO Award Winners: Increasing Opportunities for…
Championing programs and supporting projects that increase inclusion and chart a pathway out of poverty for women and girls globally is at the heart of Opportunity International’s work. We are pleased…
Read MoreLocked out of Learning: Addressing the COVID-19 Education…
From economic slowdowns to travel restrictions to severe health risks, the pandemic has irrevocably changed our world. Over the past two years, we have lost jobs, opportunities, gatherings and loved ones.…
Read MoreOpportunity Honors Life of Former President and CEO…
Gordon Edward Murphy, Opportunity’s President and CEO from 1986-1991, passed away on January 15, 2022. During his time at Opportunity, Murphy built up a powerful board and hired several key staff members…
Read More6 places the Opportunity International Book Club explored…
In a year full of ups and downs, we found solace, education, and adventure curling up with great books. The Opportunity Book Club enjoyed novels, memoirs, human psychology, business reads, and more every…
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