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Update from Our Partners in Haiti
In an effort to reach some of the most marginalized people in the world, Opportunity partners with Fonkoze, a microfinance organization in Haiti. If you have never been, Haiti is a country filled with resilient people who face some of the most challenges circumstances we have ever seen. The work Opportunity supports there serves women who live on the margins, earn less than $1 per day, suffer from hunger, and have no assets or access healthcare. People like this are often the ones who suffer the…
Read MoreMozambique: One Year After Cyclone Idai
Mozambique: One Year After Cyclone Idai by Mary Pat McVay Rallying Together | It Truly Does Take A Village | We Don't Quit A few weeks ago, I spoke to my colleagues Doreen and Melba to get an update on the COVID-19 situation in Mozambique and see how they were coping and adapting. We chatted about the teenagers the three of us have at home, what kind of virtual learning they are engaged in, and how much time they should be allowed on social media with friends. Then Doreen said, “It’s…
Read MoreFinding a Lifeline for the Poor and the Financial Institutions that Serve Them
The COVID-19 crisis has already hit the poor hard, and will hit them harder. Microfinance Institutions are close to affected groups and provide an essential lifeline - but are themselves under threat as deposits fall and the poor struggle with repayments. Supporting the financial institutions and social models which define the sector needs to be a priority for Governments and donors. We offer a three point plan: digitisation; financial support; and, above all, a platform so that the voices can be…
Read More6 Books to Read While Sheltering in Place
With extended time at home, we have found ourselves turning to great books more than ever. Books open up the challenges and victories of other people’s worlds when we need an escape from our own; literary adventures provide an opportunity to travel and explore—no airplane required; and, a great page-turner is all we need on hand to learn something new in this season of quarantine. If you’re looking for a book to pick up while you’re sheltering in place, why not choose one of our favorite…
Read MoreThe Importance of an Empty Grain Silo During COVID-19
The Importance of an Empty Grain Silo During COVID-19
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Getting to Know: Kerri McAfoos
Kerri McAfoos has been a committed member of the Governor community for several years. We are lucky to have Kerri join as Governor Co-Chair alongside Cassie Burns. Let’s get to know Kerri!
Read MoreUnderstanding What is at Stake for Schools During COVID-19
Understanding What is at Stake for Schools During COVID-19
Read MoreBehind Closed Doors: The Champions of Women's Empowerment
Behind Closed Doors: The Champions of Women's Empowerment by Fionah Agaba Barbra Fionah Agaba Barbra is a guest blogger for Opportunity International. She is a young communications professional from Uganda who has worked with several organizations to empower women across her country. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in gender studies. Growing up as the daughter of Fortunate Paska, a renowned women’s rights advocate, I had no choice but to become passionate about gender…
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