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Marce's wish for her children
Life is tough for Marce on Rote Island, Indonesia. She worries constantly about how to afford her children’s education. But Marce is determined create a brighter future for her family.
Read MoreUpdate: Our COVID-19 response
Health education is more important than ever before. Our community health leaders—initially trained through your support—are conducting preventive education sessions to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreHow you help women out of poverty
Strong. Brave. Resilient. Each day women living in poverty work towards a brighter future for themselves and their families. Here are four ways you help women leave poverty behind.
Read MoreEach for Equal
This International Women's Day, CEO Meredith Scott reflects on the incredible women she’s met who are breaking the cycle of poverty.
Read More"My dreams are my children."
From bus conductor to small business owner, Ujjawala is forging a path out of poverty for her daughters.
Read MoreThe Macro on Micro(finance): Part 2
In this second instalment on Microfinance, Opportunity’s Asia Programs Director, Mark Daniels, explores the changing nature of microfinance and the challenges that lie ahead.
Read MoreThe Macro on Micro(finance): Part 1
Microfinance is a complex humanitarian intervention. Here Mark Daniels, Opportunity International Australia’s Asia Programs Director, explains how it helps those living in poverty.
Read MoreGiving a 'Can Too' attitude to Opportunity
“Philanthropy has given us a whole new dimension to life... It's all about the human connection,” said Annie Crawford, founder of Can Too and long-term supporter of Opportunity.
Read MoreIs ending poverty possible?
In 2018, Opportunity International Australia adopted a new tag line: ‘Don’t fight poverty. End it.’ The line came from a fundraising appeal several years ago, but the idea stuck. It resonated. The…
Read MoreSmall loans, big changes: Changing the stigma of menstrual…
Bebi Devi was married before her first period. Now working as a health leader (known officially as a Community Health Facilitator), Bebi teaches women and girls in local villages about menstrual hygiene…
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