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Top stories from a not-so-top year
In a year that has left the whole world reeling, you’ve made a massive difference for people living in poverty. Here are just some of the stories that highlight the work that you support.
Read MoreHow herding sheep is sending Parbahati’s kids to…
Parbahati has been herding sheep for six years, using the income to send her children through school.
Read MoreCollaboration and Community: Fighting COVID-19 one…
A year on from the first cases of COVID-19, and India is one of the hardest hit countries in the world. In this latest update, Gayathri Prashanth, General Manager of Healing Fields Foundation—Opportunity…
Read MoreGrowing fruit on other people’s trees - Happy birthday…
Something troubling has been left out of Opportunity International Australia’s historical narrative. On his 80th birthday, founder David Bussau explains that yes, there is more to it.
Read MoreFaith, leadership and philanthropy through the generations
Veronika Peters, Opportunity’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, met with Paul McClintock and his daughter Claire to talk about faith, leadership, and philanthropy.
Read MoreClimate change and poverty – ‘Inseparably intertwined’
Poverty is more than a lack of income. Factors like climate change impact poverty levels, resilience, and the ability to move into a sustainable livelihood.
Read MoreOpportunity's microfinance partners respond to COVID-19
Opportunity’s microfinance partners have introduced new initiatives in response to coronavirus and to support families living in poverty during this time.
Read MoreBreaking the cycle of poverty
Growing up in Oebelo, Indonesia, Marta’s family depended on income from selling salt to meet their daily needs. Today, the business is growing and Marta is working hard to break the poverty cycle.
Read MoreSangeeta's sewing success
“This is my dream, to help women who are in need by giving them work in my shop.” Thanks to a small loan, Sangeeta’s dream of starting her own tailoring business came true.
Read MoreThe power of digital finance in a pandemic
Accessing financial services is one of the biggest challenges for people living in poverty. As we move towards an increasingly digitalised world how do we ensure they aren’t left behind?
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