Stories
Revisiting one of the Book Club’s favorite authors
Factfulness, by world-renowned physician and data analyst Hans Rosling, is one of our most popular book club picks ever (June 2018). So when his family released his posthumous memoir earlier this spring, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it.
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50 for 50: Origin Stories - Eastern Europe
Opportunity International has always gone where the needs are greatest. In 1993, that meant Eastern Europe—and today it means reaching increasingly rural and impoverished communities around the world. Each new initiative helps us grow and improve the programs and services we deliver to clients.
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50 for 50: Honoring World Hunger Day
Opportunity International's Agriculture Finance program works to end the cycle of low-productivity farming in rural communities and help rural families transform their small farms into more productive, lucrative, and effective enterprises.
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Extraordinary Situations Demand Extraordinary Responses: Updates on the COVID Crisis in India
As the world is slowly opening up here at home, my friends and colleagues in India are facing the world's worst coronavirus outbreak yet. Countless families, including mine, have lost loved ones over the past few weeks. It's a devastating blow that comes on the heels of an impossible year.
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50 for 50: Origin Stories - Latin America
In 1971, Opportunity International made its first loan to Colombian entrepreneur Carlos Moreno. Since that fateful first relationship, we have continued to provide access to loans and financial training to thousands of entrepreneurs like Carlos.
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50 for 50: Highlighting Refugee Families on the International Day of Families
Throughout our 50-year history, Opportunity International has always worked to serve those most in need of resources, training, and support. We have moved down the economic ladder, working with those living in extreme poverty.n
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50 for 50: Celebrating 7 Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
Opportunity International's Education Finance program began by recognizing education as an integral part of reducing global poverty and inequality. This year, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has only emphasized education's critical place in our world and reminded us of teachers' extraordinary creativity, tenacity, and strength.
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The Book Club is going back to where it all began
Continue our exploration of Colombia by reading one of the year’s most anticipated books. Experience the mountains of the Andes, the city of Bogotá, and the daily lives of undocumented Americans through the story of one Colombian-American family navigating hopes, dreams, and borders. Join us as we read Infinite Country by Patricia Engel.
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50 for 50: An Inside Look at Our Field Offices and Partners
One of our favorite parts of Opportunity International Insight Trips is visiting Opportunity's offices and outposts. It is always eye-opening to see where our global colleagues spend their days and where they meet, serve, and train clients.
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50 Years of Memories
For 50 years, Opportunity International has provided financial services, training, and support to families living in poverty—and built a dynamic global community of partners, supporters, clients, staff, and friends.
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