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World news on the fight to alleviate poverty – follow innovations in microfinance, technology and community development that are changing lives in developing countries.

Local partners see partnership with Opportunity as key success factor

by Opportunity International Australia

How well we work with our local partners is critical to Opportunity International Australia’s ability to achieve better outcomes and more opportunities for women and families living in poverty. So, our partners’ experience of working with Opportunity matters. What do our local partners have to say about working with Opportunity? Local partners have a very high satisfaction rating  A recent survey of 147 of Opportunity’s partners globally found our partners have a very high satisfaction rate…

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Opportunity welcomes two new Board members

by Opportunity International Australia

Opportunity International Australia is delighted to welcome two new Directors to our Board, as we enter an exciting new season expanding Global Health programs and deepening our investment in impactful microfinance programs overseas. Jai Sharma and Stephanie Judd have joined the Opportunity International Australia Board as Directors in 2024. With combined experience across many professional sectors, including impact investment, law, non-for-profit management, banking and finance, Jai and Stephanie…

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WATCH: Entrepreneurs can change the world

by Opportunity International Australia

This World Entrepreneurs' Day, we're celebrating the resourcefulness, creativity and resilience of the many small business owners we work alongisde. From Chetna in India, who sells buffalo milk in her community for a profit, to Desriana who turned her skill for weaving into a sustainable business — here's to the entrepreneurs! Imagine the Opportunity Opportunity International Australia provides small loans through our local partners to equip 6.6 million  entrepreneurs across Asia - with most…

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Equipping entrepreneurs globally to end poverty

by Opportunity International Australia

Opportunity International Australia says World Entrepreneurs'  Day on Wednesday 21 August is a day to celebrate the  tremendous ingenuity, resourcefulness and  resilience of the millions of entrepreneurs in developing countries and across Australia, who  are taking action to end poverty  globally.   Opportunity was started in the 1970s by one of Australia’s most innovative social entrepreneurs David Bussau, who was also a pioneer in microfinance globally when he gave a small loan…

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AmplifiHER and support women living in poverty

by Opportunity International Australia

The Karuna Collective is running their online leadership course for women, for the second time this year, with 100 per cent of profits going to Opportunity International Australia. The AmplifiHER program is designed to help women step into their power and claim their potential. Starting on 27 August, and every Tuesday from 12.00-1.30pm for four weeks online, participants will realise their value, gifts and become their own cheerleader, whilst networking with other like-minded women. The Karuna Collective…

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Expanding the health program globally

by Scott Walters

If you’re sick, you can’t work. And so, at Opportunity International Australia, we believe that health is a cornerstone of sustainable development. If people aren’t healthy, they can’t earn an income, kids can’t go to school and families are at huge risk of experiencing poverty. To this day, the world is off track to make significant progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for Health and Wellbeing by 2030, and the COVID-19 pandemic still has lingering effects…

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Redefining philanthropy beyond the bottom line

by Opportunity International Australia

We’re so lucky to have some wonderful philanthropists in the Opportunity network, using their time and resources to combat global challenges and social injustices. It’s thanks to their generosity that we’re able to continue vital work around the world. Among these remarkable individuals is Franca Sala Tenna, a dedicated advocate for charities supporting vulnerable women and children. For over two decades, she has been a valued supporter of Opportunity International Australia, lending her support…

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Melbourne students take on the Opportunity Challenge

by Opportunity International Australia

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! Students from Camberwell Grammar School, Fintona Girls’ School, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, and Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, came together to run their stalls at a combined Fete Day, hosted by Camberwell Grammar School. The Opportunity Challenge is all about kids modelling entrepreneurial skills, innovation and a spirit…

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From dental surgeon to health trainer

by Opportunity International Australia

The majority of Health Leaders educating their local communities in Opportunity International Australia’s Health programs are women. However, the story of a male health trainer, training Health Leaders in Bangladesh is an inspiring one. Dr Sabbir works at Opportunity’s local health partner BURO Bangladesh as a Supervisor and Trainer in the Health Leaders Program. He was originally a dentist, studying dentistry for many years and working as a dental practitioner for three years. “A turning point…

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Snack stall improves quality of life for family

by Opportunity International Australia

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. Her husband worked as a day labourer, but didn’t earn enough to provide for their basic needs. There are seven people living in their small two-room house, with their three children and her parents-in-law living with them too. “The quality of life was not good,” Hansa said. “We could barely manage to earn Rs.5000-7000 per month…

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