News & Stories
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Snack stall improves quality of life for family
There are few opportunities for work in Hansa’s village in the state of Gujarat, India. The family struggled financially before she was able to take out a loan.
Read MoreFrom dental surgeon to health trainer
The majority of Health Leaders in Opportunity’s Health programs are women. However, the story of a male health trainer, training Health Leaders in Bangladesh is an inspiring one.
Read MoreMelbourne students take on the Opportunity Challenge
At the end of May, Year 8 students from four Melbourne high schools took on the Opportunity Challenge, raising almost $6,000 for Opportunity International Australia.
Read MoreRedefining philanthropy beyond the bottom line
We're lucky to have generous supporters in the Opportunity network, like Franca Sala Tenna, using their time and resources to combat global challenges and social injustices.
Read MoreExpanding the health program globally
At Opportunity International Australia, we believe that health is a cornerstone of sustainable development - so it's exciting to expand our health program globally in 2024.
Read MoreRun for Opportunity in 2024
With marathons, fun runs and charity events happening across Australia, there's many opportunities to challenge yourself and best of all, raise critical funds to support our work to help end poverty globally.
Read MoreAustralian churches celebrate Very Different Mother’s…
On Mother’s Day this year, churches across Australia raised money for Opportunity through their church community in celebration of mothers around the world.
Read MoreIn their own words: how community health educators…
Female Health Leaders, trained by Opportunity International Australia’s local partner CDOT, in Bihar and Jharkhand, India are providing health education and services in their communities.
Read MoreThe day I met Bhikhiben
"I remember the day I met Bhikhiben, one of our remarkable clients in rural Gujarat. I saw her incredible resourcefulness as a mother. I also saw her tenacity and resourcefulness in building her business."
Read MoreLeni’s broom business takes off
Leni and her husband Zulfani live in a rural area of South Sumatra, Indonesia, making brooms out of coconut materials. Today their business is thriving and they employ three others.
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