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Tri - A tower of strength for her family
Tri is a working mother in Jakarta, where one in five people live in poverty, who started a screen-printing business with the help of a small loan.
Read MoreSupporting persons with disabilities through inclusion
Through working with our local partners, raising awareness and understanding of disability and reaching those who are underserved, we're aiming to improve outcomes for those living with disabilities.
Read MoreFrom poverty to plenty with banana chips
Hard work and determination, combined with small loans, have enabled Aranchie to build a business and provide her family with a quality education and the kind of life she wished for as a child.
Read MoreChristmas Gifts that make the world a better place
While the festive season is usually a time when many of us like to splurge on gifts for loved ones, it can also be a time of enormous struggle for those experiencing poverty globally.
Read MoreThe Great Australian Curry returns in 2022
In September, Opportunity supporters held Great Australian Curry events all around the country - from curry feasts at work, to spicy dinners with friends!
Read MoreWhat gets measured, gets managed
Off the back of a recent study of our microfinance partners, we look at the future of this study, and how this analysis will lead to better outcomes for families living in poverty.
Read MoreRatna’s sweet business supporting her family
Life is tough for 40-year-old Ratna, who lives with her husband and three daughters in a village on the remote island of Rote, in eastern Indonesia.
Read MoreBuilding nests for a brighter future
Prabha and her husband Paresh own a small business building bird nests in western India, with the help of a small loan from our local partners.
Read MoreLocalisation – the key to Opportunity’s success
At the heart of all the work we do, Opportunity’s partners on the ground in Asia are the reason why we are so successful in helping alleviate poverty for millions of families.
Read MorePutting digital financial inclusion in their hands
As life for families and entrepreneurs in Indonesia moved online in 2021, Opportunity expanded a program to address the digital readiness of our partners and develop digital strategies.
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