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Not Without Mercy
On Tuesday night, the Australian Government confirmed earlier cuts to foreign aid for the 2015/16 Budget. It is a cut of an incredible $1 billion.
Read MoreLife Without A Loan
Leo shouldn’t have to know what life without a loan – without opportunity – is like. But you can change that today.
Read MoreCarly Fiorina Steps Down as Global Board Chair of Opportunity…
US Board Chair Mark Thompson to assume new role effective immediately Opportunity International Global Board Chair Carly Fiorina today formally announced her U.S. Presidential candidacy. As a result, she…
Read MoreThe 10 Qualities Of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Opportunity loan recipients demonstrates all 10 traits of successful entrepreneurs uncovered by a Gallup poll last year. Your investment in mothers is bringing dignity, hope and opportunity to them and…
Read MoreMeet Manzi
Meet Manzi, a mother-of-one and loan recipient from India who's experienced the life-changing impact of a small loan.
Read MoreHot Off The Press: Insight Newsletter
Autumn is well and truly here and so is the latest issue of Insight! Find out how you’re helping 100 farmers in poverty add value to their businesses in the Philippines and meet three mothers with craft…
Read MoreLet There Be Light
A few weeks ago, Jessica Carter found herself back in India, travelling with Opportunity International Australia on a visit to some of its projects in the country’s north.
Read MoreMore Than Microcredit
Those who receive small loans still have to operate within the pre-existing conditions of their countries which perpetuate poverty, but Opportunity is offering more than microcredit to help families break…
Read MoreEducate To Alleviate Poverty
Microfinance is one way to help mothers provide an education for their children and alleviate poverty for the next generation.
Read MoreAustralia's next move in public-private partnerships
https://www.devex.com/news/australia-s-next-move-in-public-private-partnerships-85770
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