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Empowerment: My Duty
Thousands of women in colourful saris forming a human chain. It’s a powerful image, and one that dominated our screens last week. The press reported the human chain was up to 620km in length, and may…
Read MoreMicrofinance helping 1 billion people end poverty
Opportunity International Australia says Anti-Poverty Week (14-20 October) is a timely reminder of the scale of global poverty and the way it impacts the lives of millions of families in developing countries.
Read MoreGreat Australian Curry fundraising campaign launches
https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/article/2018/10/10/2018-great-australian-curry-campaign-kicks-diana-chan-and-ian-curly
Read MoreSpicy curry fundraiser to help families in poverty
https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/09/30/spicy-fundraiser-helps-poverty-in-asia/
Read MoreKnow your narrative
As a Clinical Psychologist I am often asked why psychologists spend so much time asking people about their history. Asking about someone’s childhood is a cliché but there is a reason why we do it. What…
Read MoreAussie Charity Launches ‘Spicy’ Fundraising Campaign
https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2018/09/aussie-charity-launches-spicy-fundraising-campaign/
Read MoreThe Power of Choice
Santosh can’t read or write—with little money, her parents invested in her brothers’ education instead. She struggles to find the words to express her determination to give her daughters the education…
Read MoreGreat Australian Curry features MasterChef champ
https://www.miragenews.com/masterchef-champ-goes-head-to-head-with-masterchef-guest-judge-in-curry-cook-off/
Read MoreHerbie’s Spices urges Aussie families to cook up…
Opportunity International Australia is delighted to announce that artisan Australian spice business, Herbie’s Spices, is a proud supporter of its Great Australian Curry fundraising campaign. Herbie’s…
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