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Social Impact Award for Opportunity’s partner Cashpor
Opportunity’s partner Cashpor wins Social Impact Award for empowering clients like Lata through microfinance, improving lives and promoting sustainability.
Read MoreGlobal poverty lines revised
In June 2025, the World Bank updated the global poverty lines and revised its estimates for the amount of people living in poverty at country, regional and global levels.
Read MoreHena champions adolescent girls’ health
Health Leader Hena empowers adolescent girls in rural Bangladesh with vital education on vaccines, nutrition, and menstrual hygiene, transforming community health.
Read MoreSarini turning waste into profit
Sarini turns recycled waste into handcrafted art, supporting her family and inspiring sustainability in South Sumatra.
Read MoreOpportunity’s new Board members bring wisdom and…
Opportunity International Australia welcomes Jitto Arulampalam and Chris Bradley to its Board, bringing deep expertise in finance, strategy, and global impact.
Read MoreFinancial Inclusion Week: Spotlight on inclusive finance…
Opportunity International Australia was proud to join the global conversation around inclusive finance and health during two sessions at Financial Inclusion Week 2025.
Read MoreReal Life: David Bussau on journey from Lower Hutt…
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/real-life-david-bussau-on-journey-from-lower-hutt-orphanage-to-lifting-millions-out-of-poverty/T35ZYGENTBA65FRJWPGQFRG2LI/
Read MoreFounder of Opportunity International, David Bussau,…
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/real-life/audio/david-bussau-entreprenuer/
Read MoreFinancing Her Health: How Maternity Wallets and Medical…
https://www.findevgateway.org/blog/2025/10/financing-her-health-how-maternity-wallets-and-medical-loans-can-transform-maternal
Read MoreMicrofinance to Replace Declining Aid: A Roadmap in…
https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/microfinance-to-replace-declining-aid-a-roadmap-in-trust
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