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Meet Amanda Britt
Last year, we sat down with Amanda Britt, Young Ambassador for Opportunity and Founder of the collaborative workspace, Panzanzee. She shared with us her entrepreneurship journey and why she believes in…
Read MoreThe Global Report
This month, we released our Spring Global Report. Read on for more information about our latest stats and reporting from the field. Opportunity's Global Momentum You helped us reach more impoverished…
Read MoreReflections on Living Below the Line - I Couldn't Afford…
David Simms, President, Opportunity US and Global Chief Development Officer, joined Opportunity staff and friends spending five days eating and drinking on less than $1.50 a day as part of the Live Below…
Read MoreClevis Transforming Her Community
When Clevis Berrio looked around her community in Cartegena, Colombia, she noticed a need. Pregnant women had nowhere to shop for maternity clothing. In a city with more than a million people, Cartegena…
Read MoreAnnouncing Huffington Post and Crowdrise Partnership
We are pleased to share that the Huffington Post, in partnership with Crowdrise - a crowd funding website - has selected Opportunity International as one of a handful of organizations making meaningful…
Read MoreThree Questions with a Loan Officer
We are always inspired by the many loan officers who impact our clients’ lives, whether for a single encounter or for years. Looking back at some of the amazing stories of these great people, this is…
Read MoreMeet Lauren Dillon
We sat down with Lauren Dillon, Founder of Triad Resource Group, to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and hear her advice for other entrepreneurs. Lauren was one of the original members of Young…
Read MoreOpportunity International’s Muffy MacMillan Receives…
Governor of the microfinance organization recognized with prestigious award from NECO OAK BROOK, Ill. – May 11, 2015 – Opportunity International is proud to announce that long-time Opportunity Governor…
Read MoreMompreneurs
I am blessed to be able to work for Opportunity International, a job I love, from a home office. My search for advice for moms with home offices introduced me to a new term: Mompreneur. There is a…
Read MoreCarly Fiorina Steps Down as Global Board Chair of Opportunity…
US Board Chair Mark Thompson to assume new role effective immediately Opportunity International Global Board Chair Carly Fiorina today formally announced her U.S. Presidential candidacy. As a result, she…
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