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A day in the life of Nikson
Sixteen-year-old Nikson’s day is a lot different to the average 16-year-old in Australia. Nikson is the eldest of three sons in a single-parent family living in a small rural village in Kupang, Indonesia.…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Opportunity
A Christmas message from Scott Walters, Chief Executive Officer, Opportunity International Australia
Read MoreHow a rice co-op serves a community in Indonesia
Entrepreneurs are an extraordinary breed: a combination of hope – vision for the future – and the willingness to take action can make great things happen.
Read MoreMeet the entrepreneurs of India
Being willing to risk what little you have for a better life is a hallmark of Opportunity’s clients. What they borrow awakens drive, leadership, independence and leads to a sustainable future.
Read MoreEveryone’s story counts: Measuring what really matters
As we evolve, Opportunity is moving towards more meaningful metrics to assess the impact of our programs.
Read MorePaying the opportunity forward
Kim-Ngan Harwood was born in Vietnam and arrived in Australia aged nine as a refugee with her widowed mother. Since then, she has built her own successful business and supports other women entrepreneurs…
Read MoreBringing hope to more people through opportunity
Six months into the CEO role, Scott Walters shares his passion for philanthropy and plans for Opportunity.
Read MorePreventing modern slavery
Our programs in India and Indonesia help free women and children from modern slavery through microfinance, education, health and women’s safety programs.
Read MoreOne million vaccine milestone reached in India
Opportunity’s vaccination campaigns, focusing on urban slums and vulnerable rural and tribal communities, hit the huge milestone of one million vaccines delivered at the end of August.
Read MoreOpportunity’s health response in India
Thanks to the generous support of the Opportunity community, we were able to move swiftly to provide relief to those hardest hit by the virus’s second wave in India.
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