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Understanding the Chinese Client Experience
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…
Read MoreOpportunity International Remembers Manoharan Kamaleson
CHICAGO, IL – January 28, 2019– The Opportunity International family is mourning the loss of good friend and former colleague Mano Kamaleson. Mano was killed on Monday, January 14 as the result of…
Read MoreTalk to Us! Your 2019 Goals
This year, we want to hear from you! Each month, we'll ask you a question—and we'll pose the same question to one of our clients working her way out of poverty around the world. Because, while our…
Read MoreTop 3 Blogs From 2018
Last year, we traveled the world from the screen of our phone or computer, read impactful and thought-provoking books, and were inspired by clients and the stories of their perseverance. Our favorite…
Read MoreOur Favorite Insight Trip Moments of 2018
Each year, we invite donors, supporters, and friends to join us on life-changing traveling experiences we call Insight Trips. These adventures are designed to challenge your assumptions, open your eyes…
Read MoreRead With Us: January Book Club Selection
Happy new year, readers! Can you believe we are entering our second year of the Opportunity International Book Club? It has been so much fun to share our book recommendations with all of our fellow book…
Read MoreLeading Global Growth in Agriculture Finance
The challenge of ending extreme poverty, a key objective of the Sustainable Development Goals, is inextricably connected to agricultural development. This is because people in developing countries who…
Read MorePartnering with USAID for Economic Growth
Opportunity International has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for over 30 years, working together to support entrepreneurs and grow businesses. Opportunity…
Read MoreCelebrating Human Rights, Honoring Kofi Annan
Today is Human Rights Day, an annual holiday to honor human dignity. As we celebrate equality and justice on the 70th anniversary of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we remember Kofi Annan,…
Read MoreKM Insight - Strengthening Education and Career Pathways…
Opportunity International tailors holistic financial empowerment to directly benefit women as clients and shape women’s and girls’ surrounding environment through services such as women-inclusive trainings,…
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