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Why does India have such a high rate of missed calls?
I’m fascinated by how families use mobile phones In India. India is one of the largest markets for missed calls - people don’t answer calls so there won’t be any call costs. So, mobile phones are…
Read MoreFamilies in Australia can help families in developing…
Having a global focus is important. We all need to think beyond our own circumstances to raise awareness about families in developing countries who struggle just to survive. Struggle to feed their children.…
Read MoreRobert Dunn interview with Matt Prater on HistoryMakers
Inspiring interview with Robert Dunn, Global Executive Director Opportunity International about some of the amazing women he has met in developing countries who are using small loans to build businesses…
Read MoreDuck Kurma (Supporting the Great Australian Curry Campaign)
The Spice Adventuress encourages Aussies to cook up a curry, share it with family and friends and raise funds to help families in developing countries build businesses and lie themselves out of poverty.
Read MoreWhat do women want?
One of the things I’ve been privileged to do in my ten years at Opportunity International Australia, is meet lots and lots of women. I’ve met them in the Philippines, China, India - rural Madhya Pradesh,…
Read MoreCooking up a spice fest
After an awesome performance on last year’s My Kitchen Rules, semi-finalist Anna Bruno, is ready to cook up another great feast during November for Opportunity International Australia’s Great Australian…
Read MoreThe Great Australian Curry Is Back For 2017
https://thecitylane.com/the-great-australian-curry-is-back-for-2017/
Read MoreJoin hundreds of Aussies as they ‘Stride the Divide’
It’s time for ‘Stride the Divide again in Melbourne – a growing movement kick-started when Chris Bailey trekked 4,300 km from Mexico to Canada last year to raise over $120,000 to help families in…
Read MoreRobert Dunn encourages Aussies to cook up a curry -…
To honour Anti-Poverty Week, Robert Dunn encourages Aussies to cook up a curry, share it with family and friends and raise funds so that families in developing countries can build a business and lift themselves…
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