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The Story of Mama Joy
What does it mean to pursue a well-lived life? There are a thousand ways to answer this question but some especially good hints come from an unassuming pair of elderly ladies in eastern Indonesia. Here…
Read MoreWOW! Cooking up a curry to change lives
https://www.sightmagazine.com.au/columns/wow/8046-wow-cooking-up-a-curry-to-change-lives
Read MoreThe pathway out of poverty is complex
Opportunity International Australia is driven by the complex needs and aspirations of families living in poverty. When planning for a family’s participation in our programs, we explore its journey to…
Read MoreThe best relationships are built on mutuality, trust,…
Everything in life happens through relationships and the best relationships are based on mutuality and trust. Authenticity and passion. At Opportunity International Australia, we form long term relationships…
Read MoreA business guy who wants to see a better world
http://www.generositymag.com.au/a-business-guy-who-wants-to-see-a-better-world/
Read MoreBeyond the Lane Lines: Steph Rice gives back
https://swimswam.com/beyond-the-lanes-lines-steph-rice-gives-back-learn-about-otillo/
Read MoreIt’s better to give than to receive
I heard about Opportunity International Australia many years ago through a lady at my church who’s an Opportunity Ambassador. I thought I understood what Opportunity was about until I visited the Philippines…
Read MoreOpportunity’s supporters are true partners in helping…
Opportunity International Australia has an exciting future and it’s made possible by the generosity of you, our supporters. You are helping families make the journey out of poverty through small loans…
Read MoreSeeing first-hand how Opportunity is using microfinance…
For me the highlight of my trip to the Philippines with Opportunity International Australia was meeting the loan recipients. They have dramatically changed their lives by using small loans from Opportunity…
Read MoreCurry for a cause
Gather around your family and friends, enjoy a delicious curry, and help break the devastating cycle of poverty. That’s the aim of Opportunity International Australia this October or November with the…
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