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Mama Ovi’s determination to educate her children
In Indonesia, Mama Ovi was determined to send her youngest child, Leon, to a good kindergarten with the help of a school fee loan.
Read MoreAdventure in the Himalayas on the Trek for Opportunity…
WATCH: In October 2023, a group of passionate Opportunity International Australia supporters travelled to India for the Trek for Opportunity.
Read MoreForging a stronger future for her children
Thirty-three-year-old Dia has big dreams for her four children, and she's one of over 1.4 million families we support in Indonesia through Microfinance.
Read MoreLife for Madina is better thanks to a buffalo loan
Madina is a married mother of three and is now running a successful buffalo milk business thanks to a Buffaloan from Opportunity’s local partner in India.
Read MoreProud to be helping her community
Pramila, a 46-year-old mother of three, is a self-made woman. As a child, Pramila dreamed of becoming a nurse, and today she helps women with health training in her community.
Read MoreGrowing seaweed to support the family
Determined to change things for their family, Aranci started growing seaweed in the waters near her home to sell locally in Indonesia.
Read MoreSupanti’s children continue to learn with a loan
For Supanti and her husband Trianto in Central Java, Indonesia, a school fee loan is enabling their three children to go to school.
Read MoreDavid Bussau reflects on his Opportunity journey
Opportunity International Australia founder, David Bussau AM, recently shared his reflections on the idea of legacy and what Opportunity has achieved.
Read MoreStrong bond helps couple run successful business
Anjeeta and her husband Vinubhai feel a real sense of achievement running their own business and share their dreams for the future.
Read MoreInvesting in women this International Women’s Day
On 8 March the world marks International Women’s Day, a celebration of the achievements of women globally. In 2024, it’s also a rally behind the call to 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress.'
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