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CEO Announcement from Opportunity
The entire Board of Opportunity is delighted to announce that Scott Walters has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 5 July 2021.
Read MoreConnecting our work to Sustainable Development Goals…
Opportunity is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a broad set of ambitious shared aspirations set out by the United Nations to achieve a better, more sustainable future for us all.
Read MoreHow Indonesian communities are innovating during COVID-19
Opportunity’s network of trusted microfinance partners are working tirelessly to help millions of families in Indonesia onto pathways out of poverty, even through a global pandemic.
Read MoreWATCH: COVID-19 Field Briefing
Hear the latest developments from our program directors on the impact of COVID-19 in India and Indonesia, what we're hearing from our partners and how we're responding to the unfolding crisis.
Read MoreMeeting Challenge with Courage: Our 2020 Annual Review
Our 2020 Annual Review digs deep beneath the surface to recap a year of grace under pressure, courage under the most extreme of circumstances and resilience in the face of almost overwhelming odds.
Read MoreUPDATE: Our response to India's second COVID-19 wave
The news that's coming out of India is terrifying, and we're using a four-stage approach to address the urgent needs of families and communities affected.
Read MoreOne disease away from losing everything
This International World Health Day, the explicit link between health and financial inclusion in reducing poverty has never been more evident.
Read MoreHow green loans grow a sustainable future
Small loans change lives, and now they can build a sustainable future through green businesses.
Read MoreThe Pink Pandemic: How COVID-19 is doubling down on…
As the pandemic continues, women, along with micro and small enterprises, are among the hardest hit.
Read MoreA Day in the Life of India's Domestic Violence Counsellors
Follow a day in the life of Kavitha Krishnaraj, Senior Counsellor at Operation PeaceMaker, following her work to intercede on behalf of women in communities across India, bringing safety and justice.
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