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Opportunity'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?
Read MoreGender-based violence: "The Shadow Pandemic"
For every three months of lockdown due to COVID-19, an estimated 15 million people—mostly women and girls—have suffered from gender-based violence, globally.
Read MoreIndependent study shows the success of EduFinance loans…
A recent study conducted by the University of Chicago’s Center for RISC in partnership with Opportunity, shows the importance of the EduFinance Program to improve educational outcomes for children.
Read MoreTurning tempeh into opportunity
Before Asria started her tempeh business, she worked in the paddy fields as a rice grinder – tough, physical work. Her earnings weren’t always enough to meet the needs of her four children.
Read MoreWhy are you so passionate about Opportunity?
The entire world has been touched by COVID-19, but those living in poverty have been disproportionately affected. We asked our Board why they’re so passionate about Opportunity International Australia.
Read MoreClosing the gender gap
Women earn less, own less and learn less than men. For women living in poverty, their ability to save and borrow is further limited. So how can microfinance help close the gender gap and improve lives?
Read MoreHeni grows a better life
Each day Heni carefully tends to her garden where she grows an assortment of fruits and vegetables with one fruit proving to be espeically popular.
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