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It's An Honour: Greg Hammond OAM
In last Tuesday's Australia Day Honours, Opportunity International Australia Board Director, Greg Hammond was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) “for service to the community through…
Read MoreFive Minutes With Kirsty Munro
Supporting Opportunity is a family affair for Kirsty Munro, a long-time supporter of Opportunity and an Ambassador since 2012. Here’s how her family is giving a hand up to those who need it most… How…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Life In Roboaba
Here’s a spotlight on one of the communities where your support can make a real difference. Roboaba, Indonesia, is a community of 915 people. The majority of households have five to six family members.…
Read MoreOpportunity Through The Eyes Of An Economist
Long-time Opportunity supporter and economist Winton Bates discusses why he gives a hand up through Opportunity International Australia.
Read MoreAussie Start-Up Changes Online Advertising For Good
http://www.bandt.com.au/advertising/aussie-start-changes-online-advertising-good
Read MoreFood For Thought 2015 Wraps Up
Here are the highlights of the 2015 Food for Thought campaign and how funds raised are able to help mothers like Anupa.
Read MoreGift An Opportunity This Christmas
http://www.indianlink.com.au/gift-an-opportunity-this-christmas/
Read MoreSpotlight on a Volunteer
Saturday 5 December is International Volunteer Day. Communications Intern Ari Sofianidis, reflects on her journey encountering microfinance and the great value in volunteering her time and efforts for…
Read MoreNow's The Time For Something Bigger
Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most. Ruth Carter Stapleton For many of us, Christmas is the of year time we celebrate the birth…
Read MoreTaking Data To The Next Level
Find out more about our new and interactive Social Performance website that illustrates the data we’ve collected to date about the impact your support is having on families living in poverty.
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