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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.

TransformHER women’s event series launched

by Opportunity International Australia

In September, Opportunity International Australia launched a new initiative to connect with our network of incredible women, and men invested in women, to learn about purpose, leadership and women’s empowerment. Titled TransformHER, the series kicked off with an online event with guest speaker Peta Taylor from The Karuna Collective giving her insights and tips on how to unlock your potential and find joy and purpose in your work. Hosted by Nicole Clements, Head of Marketing and Communications at…

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Valued partnerships and small loans – a solid foundation for ending poverty

by Opportunity International Australia

No man is an island. More can be achieved when you join forces and work together. Opportunity International Australia partners with local microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India and Indonesia, investing in capital to provide small loans to their clients – with 95 per cent of these loans going to women. A landmark study has proven for the third year in a row, that small loans received by women living in poverty in Asia are a practical and sustainable solution for financial independence. The impact…

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Investing in girls and opportunity

by Opportunity International Australia

October 11 marks International Day of the Girl Child, with the theme of 2024 being Girls’ vision for the future, focusing on the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future. As the world deals with challenges of poverty, climate, and conflict, along with ongoing fights for human rights and gender equality, girls today are disproportionately affected. But despite this, girls globally are still growing up with vision, hope and voices…

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WATCH: TransformHER - Women and Leadership

by Opportunity International Australia

At the first of our online TransformHER events, Peta Taylor from The Karuna Collective shared her insights and top tips on how remarkable women lead, drawing from her course AmplifiHER. Also joining the online conversation was Loralle Slater, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at RedZed. One of the original founders of RedZed, Loralle shared her insights on how women lead and mentor with integrity. Stay tuned for more details on the next exciting TransformHER event on November 20!

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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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