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What I saw
I assumed I’d find the intense poverty and the harsh daily conditions these villagers live in striking and bitter. Although this was certainly the case, I was surprised that one of the main sentiments…
Read MoreFrom Bohemian Rhapsody to ending world poverty
Live Aid showed me how a bunch of idealists and visionaries could gather together, combine their skills, their strengths and resources, and speak for those without a voice – and mobilise global resources…
Read MoreWhy girls?
Today, women make up more than two-thirds of the world's 796 million illiterate people. But what difference can an education make for girls in poverty?
Read MoreThe importance of health
Spending a week in the rural areas of north India helped me see that women—with little previous education or experience—can solve multiple health problems and help their communities become stronger.
Read MoreThe changing climate of poverty
How does climate change impact people in poverty? This World Environment Day, Opportunity's Global Impact Director, Calum Scott, discusses the relationship between climate change and ending poverty.
Read MoreFishing for Success
Oktavin and her daughter, Natalia. Photo: Sara Bolst Opportunity is now reaching 1,000,000 people in Indonesia with life-changing small loans. This has grown from only 30,000 people just six years ago…
Read MoreSurvive to Thrive
How important is health? In honour of World Health Day, Opportunity's Asia Health Director, Jess Carter, talked to National Communication Manager Matthew Smeal about the importance of running health programs…
Read MoreWhy Women?
"This shop belongs to me!" As a female business owner, Anjali is part of the majority of Opportunity’s small loan recipients—over 95 percent are female. It’s a huge percentage, and one that stands…
Read MorePanchfula's Pappadums
Panchafula started her pappadum business in the kitchen area of her home – a space no larger than a single square metre, located directly beside the sleeping mat where her entire family slept each night.…
Read MoreBalancing for Better
Like a vast number of professional women in the developed world, I have never felt that my life was threatened, my wealth was not in my control, nor that I would not be listened to on important matters.…
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