News & Stories
World news on poverty – learn about innovative global initiatives that are empowering people in developing countries and changing the world.
WATCH: Entrepreneurs can change the world
From Chetna in India, who sells buffalo milk in her communtiy for a profit, to Desriana who turned her skill for weaving into a sustainble business — here's to the entrepreneurs!
Read MoreAmplifiHER and support women living in poverty
The Karuna Collective is running their online leadership course for women, AmplifiHER for the second time this year, with 100 per cent of profits going to Opportunity International Australia.
Read MoreTurning passion into profit
A passion for knitting turned into a successful business for 42-year-old Latipah, in South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Read MoreSnack stall improves quality of life for family
There are few opportunities for work in Hansa’s village in the state of Gujarat, India. The family struggled financially before she was able to take out a loan.
Read MoreFrom dental surgeon to health trainer
The majority of Health Leaders in Opportunity’s Health programs are women. However, the story of a male health trainer, training Health Leaders in Bangladesh is an inspiring one.
Read MoreMelbourne students take on the Opportunity Challenge
At the end of May, Year 8 students from four Melbourne high schools took on the Opportunity Challenge, raising almost $6,000 for Opportunity International Australia.
Read MoreRedefining philanthropy beyond the bottom line
We're lucky to have generous supporters in the Opportunity network, like Franca Sala Tenna, using their time and resources to combat global challenges and social injustices.
Read MoreExpanding the health program globally
At Opportunity International Australia, we believe that health is a cornerstone of sustainable development - so it's exciting to expand our health program globally in 2024.
Read MoreRun for Opportunity in 2024
With marathons, fun runs and charity events happening across Australia, there's many opportunities to challenge yourself and best of all, raise critical funds to support our work to help end poverty globally.
Read MoreAustralian churches celebrate Very Different Mother’s…
On Mother’s Day this year, churches across Australia raised money for Opportunity through their church community in celebration of mothers around the world.
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