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Educate 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
Read MoreWe See Differently
The journey of transformation out of poverty begins with the opportunity to receive a small loan. But for so many of the mothers we meet, they receive a lot more than money in their first loan cycle.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day
Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to recognise and celebrate women’s achievements, promote gender equality and create meaningful change, captured in this year’s theme, Make…
Read MoreThe World Day Of Social Justice
Today is the United Nation’s (UN) World Day of Social Justice. Placing poverty eradication under the umbrella of social justice changes the way we think about and deal with poverty. It makes poverty…
Read MoreGates Place Big Bet For The Future
In January, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation released their 2015 Annual Letter, and with it, a ‘big bet’ for the future.
Read MoreAustralian Government Visits Opportunity's Work In…
Michael Bergmann, a/g Assistant Secretary in the NGO and Volunteers Branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), visited Opportunity International Australia's work in Manila, Philippines last month…
Read MoreLeave A Lasting Legacy
Leaving a bequest to Opportunity International Australia is a lasting legacy that can powerfully change the futures of mothers, their families and communities for generations to come.
Read MoreThe Economics Of Enough: Learning From David Bussau
As Australia Day nears, Filiz Casey shares what she has learnt from David Bussau's story - how it inspires us to live generously and shows us the value of economic empowerment.
Read MoreA Week In The Philippines
When Annie Crawford, Opportunity Ambassador and founder of Can Too Foundation, visited the Philippines with Opportunity International Australia in 2014, she saw the value of little things.
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