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Rural women want to work
As part of a program run by Opportunity’s local partner in India, community workers support people in rural villages with information on how to access social protection schemes run by the government.
Read MoreMelbourne Giving Circle supports Women’s Safety in…
A group of Opportunity supporters and Board Directors from Melbourne decided to do something in response to shocking women’s safety statistics in India.
Read MoreLessons learned early empower girls to be safe
As part of our Women’s Safety program in India, Opportunity International Australia’s local partner runs a mentorship program for adolescent girls called Super Smart Shakti Network.
Read MoreLeela ploughs her way to a brighter future
With the help of small loan to rent a tractor, Leela ploughs the fields in her local community in India, along with her husband.
Read MoreEndang cleans up with local laundry business
With the help of small loans, Endang has created a successful laundry business and created jobs in her local community in South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Read MoreKusnidah turns things around for the next generation
Kusnidah is proud of the business she's been able to build with the help of a small loan - selling nasi uduk to her community - and the struggles she and her family have overcome.
Read MoreIs microfinance an effective way to alleviate poverty?
A new study looks at how microfinance for women and families experiencing poverty helps increase quality of life, improving income and household outcomes, and reaches families without capital.
Read MoreThe Power of Curry to Lift Women Out of Poverty
https://hope1032.com.au/stories/life/social-justice/2023/the-power-of-curry-to-lift-women-out-of-poverty/
Read MoreAmbassador Nomusa preparing for the trip of a lifetime
Ambassador Nomusa Ngwenya is one of the adventurers who will be trekking the Eastern Himalayas in India in October to raise money for Opportunity.
Read MoreTop tips for fundraising to help end poverty
Looking to run an impactful and memorable fundraiser? Here are some creative fundraising ideas that will help you rally your friends, family and community in support of families in need.
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