Providing small loans to families in developing countries to help them start businesses, earn regular incomes and free themselves from poverty.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

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IMAGINE THE OPPORTUNITY

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WAYMAKERS

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97%

of loan clients are women

7.5 MILLION

families in Asia making the journey out of poverty

98%

of Opportunity’s loans have historically been repaid, helping other families start businesses too.

ABOUT US

At Opportunity International Australia, we empower people living in poverty — especially women — to build sustainable small businesses, creating a ripple effect of transformation for millions of families and communities globally.

By providing small loans, training, and support, our unique entrepreneurial model helps people grow their own businesses and generate sustainable incomes, so they can lift themselves out of poverty with dignity.

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MONTHLY GIVING

Made up of people like you, Waymakers is a movement of monthly supporters on a mission to not just fight poverty, but end it.

Become a monthly giver and join our community making an impact globally — every single month.

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YOUR IMPACT GLOBALLY

Thanks to support from our network, we've supported 7.4 million people in growing small businesses, expanded health and women's safety training in remote communities, and provided loans to help with schooling and agriculture.

Read about the impact we're making in ending poverty through partnership.

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NEWS AND UPDATES

See the latest updates on our work and how we're empowering women and girls globally through impactful and scalable programs.