Colombia & Nicaragua
January 15, 2012 - January 21, 2012
Travel to Colombia and discover how clients have used Opportunity’s financial services for the past 40 years to work their way out of chronic poverty. Experience firsthand how Opportunity staff and supporters are living out Christ’s call by bringing hope and justice to people living in poverty. Learn how tools like savings accounts, business loans and financial literacy can give displaced persons in Colombia the opportunity to provide for their families and transform their lives.
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YAO-DC Chocolate Run
December 03, 2011 07:30 AM -
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Side by Side: Celebrating 40 Years of Opportunity
November 17, 2011 06:00 PM -
Celebrating 40 Years, Impacting 40,000 More Families
6:00 p.m.
International Market Square, Minneapolis
Opportunity International invites you to work “Side by Side” with us through your support of our 40th anniversary celebration.
Enjoy cocktails, dinner and live musical entertainment. Meet international visitors, Opportunity International leaders, and distinguished guest speakers from the world of microfinance.
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America's Role in Food Security and the Horn of Africa Famine - Chicago Council on Global Affairs
November 17, 2011 12:00 PM -
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in sixty years. Conditions are so dire, the United Nations has declared famine and emergency conditions in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. To date, the United States has aided more than 4.6 million people in the region and has provided over $750 million in emergency assistance. However, emergency assistance alone cannot solve the problem of food insecurity. Join The Chicago Council for a discussion with the head of USAID, Rajiv Shah, who has recently returned from Kenya and Ethiopia, on the agency’s initiatives for mitigating the Horn of Africa famine and the role of the United States in promoting global food security.
Fairmont Chicago
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
A Toast to Tanzania
November 09, 2011 07:00 PM -
Join young professionals, entrepreneurs and philanthropists alike in celebration of poverty alleviation through microfinance. The evening will feature a firsthand look at microfinance from Ugandan staff member Frida Mungoma, traditional African dance, raffle prizes, and more.
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Tunes for Tanzania
November 08, 2011 06:30 PM -
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Schubas
3159 N. Southport
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $20 online; $25 at the door
Includes appetizers and one drink ticket.
Get out on a chilly Tuesday night! Join YAO – Chicago for their BIG 2nd annual concert of local bands, raffle prizes and fun! Proceeds benefit Tanzanian entrepreneurs with loans to help them work their way out of poverty.
Listen to Local Music for a Global Cause:
- Rachel McClusky
- Ivory Coats
- Go Long Mule
Buy tickets and learn more at opportunity.org/tunes4tanzania »
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A Night for Opportunity
November 03, 2011 06:00 PM -
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Banking on the Future
October 27, 2011 07:00 AM -
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how life changes with opportunity. Discover how entrepreneurs are using our financial services to work their way out of poverty and build thriving communities.
YAO Post Conference Bay Cruise
October 15, 2011 12:00 AM -
Join YAO members from across the country at the Opportunity International Conference, “Innovating to End Poverty,” in San Francisco and spend the afternoon on the beautiful San Francisco Bay, sail by Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and cruise by the city skyline.
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Insight Trip: Colombia, Pre-Conference
October 11, 2011 - October 13, 2011
You are invited to join Opportunity supporters and members of our Board of Governors for a two-night Insight Trip to Cartagena, Colombia, before going on to the Opportunity International Conference in San Francisco from October 14 - 15.
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World Premiere Screening of Students of the World's Ghana Film
September 26, 2011 05:45 AM -
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Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
September 11, 2011 07:00 AM -
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YAO-NY September 7th Happy YAO'er
September 07, 2011 06:30 PM -
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YAObeque 2011
August 27, 2011 02:00 PM -
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Wipeout Poverty Beach Day
August 20, 2011 01:00 PM -
Join us in our fight against global poverty by having some fun in the sun! Meet new people from churches and social networks across LA for a fun day of volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and all of your favorite beach activities... while supporting a great cause! Your $10 ticket gets you a wrist band for lunch and a drink, and your purchase will be tripled through a 2-to-1 match, so that a $30 donation will be made to Opportunity International!
Will Rogers State Beach
17000 PCH, Pacific Palisades
(We'll be just south of Lifeguard Tower 8)
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Insight Trip: Colombia, Kingdom Advisors
August 07, 2011 - August 12, 2011
Travel with other Christian wealth advisors to discover how clients in Colombia have used Opportunity’s financial services for the past 40 years to work their way out of chronic poverty. Experience firsthand how Opportunity staff and supporters are living out Christ’s call by bringing hope and justice to people living in poverty. Learn how tools like savings accounts, business loans and financial literacy can give displaced persons in Colombia the opportunity to provide for their families and transform their lives.
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Insight Trip: Tanzania, YAO
July 30, 2011 - August 06, 2011
Join YAO’s globally-minded young professionals on a life-changing trip to Tanzania.
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BBQ, Games & Soccer Tournament!
July 17, 2011 01:00 PM -
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YAO Denver Happy Hour & Networking
July 14, 2011 05:30 PM -
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YAO NY Monthly Chapter Meeting
June 29, 2011 07:30 PM -
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YAO - Boston Happy Hour at Market
June 21, 2011 05:30 PM -
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Market
21 Broad Street
Boston, Mass.
Come join YAO - Boston on the roof deck of Market to meet other young professionals and learn how you can get involved in supporting microfinance!
Tickets: $10, for light appetizers, and all remaining proceeds will go to support YAO's bank-building initiatives in Tanzania.
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Insight Trip: Colombia, Family Week
June 19, 2011 - June 25, 2011
You and your family are invited to join Opportunity International for a week filled with learning, new experiences and community in Colombia. Family Week Trips are designed for Governors who want their families to connect with our work and the world at a deeper level.
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Jazz in the Garden
June 17, 2011 05:30 PM -
Unwind from work with free jazz music in the Sculpture Garden of the National Gallery! You'll also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other YAO-DC chapter members, while also hearing more about upcoming summer events. Bring lawn chairs, finger foods and drinks to share.
Where: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565
Website: http://www.nga.gov/programs/jazz/index.shtm#jun17_2011
Artist: John Lee (guitar fusion jazz/rock)
Transit: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station (0.3 mi NW)
Green Line, Yellow Line
Meeting Location: #15 on the Sculpture Garden Map (Emily Jansen will be securing this location by 6pm after work).
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Story Speed Networking
June 09, 2011 06:00 PM -
Thursday, June 9 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
YAO-Chicago, Chicago for Acumen, and the Microfinance Alliance of Accion Chicago are partnering to offer you a truly unique event to connect young professionals in the social enterprise marketplace.
- Expand Your Network
- Swap Ideas
- Discover Social Enterprises
- Lend Your Support
1840 W. North Ave.
Chicago, Ill. 60622
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Tickets: $20, includes a drink ticket and appetizers.
Register at opportunity.org/speednetworking »
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YAO - Denver Happy Hour
June 09, 2011 05:30 PM -
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Diego's Mexican Food & Cantina
1600 Champa St.
Denver, Colo.
Join YAO - Denver next Thursday at Diego's on the 16th Street Mall in LoDo. Come kick back for a Happy Hour with other young professionals and entrepreneurs and learn more about YAO's newest chapter and their support of microfinance in developing countries. Pick up where you left off meeting fun new people at our Chapter Launch, YAO-ZA!, on May 21st. Or, if you couldn't make it to the launch, seize the opportunity to come and see what we're about!
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Los Angeles Event with Tony Hall
June 01, 2011 07:00 PM -
7:00 p.m. VIP Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
Please join Opportunity and the Los Angeles World Affairs Council for "Microfinance: Empowering the Poor to End Hunger and Poverty" with
The Honorable Tony P. Hall
Ambassador and Former Congressman (Ret.)
Three-time Nominee for Nobel Peace Prize
Member, Opportunity's Board of Advisors
Executive Director, The Alliance to End Hunger
Location:
InterContinental Hotel, Century City
2151 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, Calif. 90067
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Call 213-628-2333 or fax 213-628-1057 to register and receive $65 discount - just mention Opportunity International. For more info, visit the event listing at lawac.org »
Background:
Last month, Ambassador Tony Hall went on a water-only fast with the support of thousands of people to call attention to the plight of the hungry both in the U.S. and abroad in light of proposed budget cuts in Congress. Learn more about the impact of this movement and innovations such as Opportunity's agricultural finance and rural savings programs that are helping to increase food security and alleviate poverty around the world.
YAO-LA Wine Tasting at Ugo
May 27, 2011 07:00 PM -
7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Ugo Wine Bar
3865 Cardiff Ave.
Culver City, Calif. 90232
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Join YAO-LA for a unique spin on wine tasting at Ugo Wine Bar!
Ugo will donate 15% of the proceeds to support Opportunity International’s microfinance clients working their way out of poverty. Break bread with their delicious Italian tapas and for the discerning wine enthusiasts, Ugo offers over 50 wines. Come eat, drink wine and meet new people all while supporting a great cause through Opportunity International.
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YAO-ZA! Denver Chapter Launch
May 21, 2011 07:00 PM -
Please join us for the launch of YAO Denver!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost
1 Ticket $15
2 Tickets $25
5 Tickets $50
Location
841 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, Colo. 80204
The launch party will include live music and dancing, food & drink, an art show, and a silent auction.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other passionate, socially minded people in Denver and learn more about microfinance and YAO’s bank building project in Tanzania. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Riverwalk to Rwanda
May 18, 2011 06:30 PM -
Interested in microfinance? Come and learn how life changes with opportunity. Celebrate our clients who are using Opportunity International’s financial services to work their way out of poverty.
This event will be an informal happy hour and presentation, complete with live music by Nolan Soltvedt.
Joining us for the evening to share his stories of transformation will be Daniel Ryumugabe, Transformational Impact Manager at Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Location:
Aster Cafe (St Anthony Main)
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
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Coronado Bay Bridge Walk/Run
May 15, 2011 06:30 AM -
YAO-San Diego invites you on this fun 4-mile walk/run to raise support for Opportunity's microfinance work in Tanzania. Start an online fundraiser at optinnow.org/fundraisers and get your friends and family involved in helping you reach your goal. The event was a huge success last year and YAO-SD wants to get even more participants and support this year!
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Meet at Il Fornaio near the Ferry Landing in Coronado at 6:45 a.m. - we'll take shuttles from there to the start line and walk back to our cars after the race.
Address:
Il Fornaio
1333 1st Street
Coronado, Calif. 92118
Register for event here.
Hope to see you all there!
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YAO-New York Ambassador Training
May 14, 2011 02:00 PM -
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Turning your Passion into Action
Location
63 Wall Street
New York, N.Y. 10265
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Tickets - $15
This half day gathering will enable YAO members to:
- Dive deeper into the microfinance industry
- Understand the mission-driven model of Opportunity International
- Mobilize others in sustainably fighting global poverty
- Build relationships with other passionate YAO members
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LEAD Project PhilanthroFair
May 12, 2011 06:00 PM -
Opportunity International will be featured at the Lead Project's PhilanthroFair at the Graves 601 Hotel. Come to learn more about volunteer opportunities within Opportunity International and other non profit organizations. All participating organizations are in need of board members and skill-based volunteers. This event is a great way to learn more about the amazing work done by area nonprofits, discover ways to get involved and network with other young professionals.
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Quarterly Global Update Conference Call
May 12, 2011 12:00 PM -
Join us for an exciting and uplifting conversation on how Opportunity International stands alongside our clients as equal partners in the fight against poverty. Each call starts with a global update from Opportunity CEO Bill Morgenstern, followed by an in-depth discussion with an expert from our international operations. We’ll leave plenty of time for your questions.
All calls are from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. CDT.
Dial in: 866-794-4960, Passcode: 326589, then press 2.
Innovations in Technology
With Bill Morgenstern, CEO, Opportunity International and Daryl Skoog, Senior VP of Technology, Opportunity International
For the schedule of upcoming 2011 Global Update Conference Calls, please click here.
Joy in Giving
May 10, 2011 05:00 PM -
An Evening for Women to Honor & Celebrate the Spirit of Generosity
5:00 p.m. Reception
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Program
Please join us for an evening that celebrates and empowers women in charitable giving. Hear from women who will share their journeys and the joy they have experienced in giving locally, nationally and internationally. This is an opportunity to meet other women who share your passion for giving and to gather ideas that may inspire you in your own giving journey.
Interlachen Country Club
6200 Interlachen Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minn. 55436
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Tickets $20 per person
Feel free to bring a friend, mother, sister or daughter.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 3 at opportunity.org/joyingiving »
Keynote:
Betty Jane Hess, Chair, Opportunity International Board of Directors
Panel:
- Krista Carroll, Co-founder, Print4Change
- Penny George, President, George Family Foundation
- Barbara Lupient, Former CEO, Lupient Enterprises & Lupient Automotive Group
- Polly McCrea, Founder, The Needle Nest & Collector’s Gallery. Former Chair, Board of Directors, Opportunity International
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Chicago Microfinance Conference
May 06, 2011 08:30 AM -
Join us for the 7th Annual Chicago Microfinance Conference at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Friday, May 6th
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Register for the event here »
Featuring Opportunity International and other thought leaders like ACCION Chicago, CARE USA, Kiva, and more.
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YAO-Boston Breakfast for Tanzania
May 04, 2011 07:30 AM -
7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Program
Key Note Speaker:
Roger Thurow, Award winning journalist for Wall Street Journal and author of Enough: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty
Tanzania has a population of over 40 million people. Half live in abject poverty and 60% live on less than $2 dollars a day. With less than 5% of the population having access to banking services, there is a significant demand for microfinance.
By focusing on Tanzania, the Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) can help Opportunity International raise $2.7 million to start a regulated microfinance bank in one of the world’s poorest countries. YAO’s support also will contribute significantly to Opportunity’s goal of impacting 30 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015.
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, Mass. 02110
Cost:
$75 per ticket
$500 per table
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Microfinance 102
May 03, 2011 06:00 PM -
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YAO-Chicago First Tuesdays
May 03, 2011 12:00 AM -
The first Tuesday of the month, YAO-Chicago gathers to network, learn and share.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 3 at the home of Opportunity Regional Director Linda VanderWeele in River North neighborhood, Chicago. Please email yao@opportunity.org for more event info.
Meeting agenda:
1. Opportunity 101
2. Fundraising ("Sponsorship 101")
This discussion is highly encouraged for active YAO members. We hope you'll join us to go even further putting your passion into action.
Microfinance Summit 2011
April 28, 2011 08:15 AM -
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YAO-San Diego Happy Hour
April 27, 2011 06:00 PM -
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
No RSVP required. There will be a $10 donation requested at the door and raffle prizes inside. Proceeds from donations will go to Opportunity International’s microfinance efforts in Tanzania.
Location
Vin de Syrah Wine Parlor
901 5th Avenue
San Diego, Calif. 92101
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God of All Nations
April 20, 2011 10:15 AM -
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Microfinance 102
April 19, 2011 06:00 PM -
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YAO - Darbar Minneapolis
April 19, 2011 05:45 PM -
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Insight Trip: Nicaragua
April 14, 2011 - April 17, 2011
Join us on a life-changing journey to the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Because 75% of Nicaraguans live below the poverty line, Opportunity International has implemented a holistic program blending economic development strategies with microfinance to help alleviate poverty. You’ll discover how Opportunity helps provide training and finance for small and medium enterprises in promising local industries like tourism and agriculture. And you’ll see how the Nicaraguan people are working their way out of poverty and creating healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities.
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Microfinance 102
April 12, 2011 06:00 PM -
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Insight Trip: Uganda, Agricultural Finance
April 08, 2011 12:00 AM -
Travel with your hosts—Opportunity International Board Member Rod Dammeyer and his wife, Diane, Opportunity Vice President Char Caldwell and Regional Director Henri Haber--to villages outside Kampala, Uganda, to meet smallholder farmers and hear firsthand about the challenges they face. Learn how these clients are using Opportunity’s agricultural finance and rural finance savings programs to feed their families and work their way out of poverty. Discover how loans and crop insurance from Opportunity enable them to purchase better seed and fertilizers to increase their outputs and help increase food security in their communities.
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YAO-New York MFCNY Event
April 06, 2011 06:30 PM -
Microfinance Club of New York (MFCNY) Presents
Linking Microfinance with Microinsurance
Join YAO-New York at a MFCNY panel discussion co-sponsored by ACCION USA Microfinance Council. Experts in microinsurance offer overview of the sector, and opportunities and challenges of linking microfinance and microinsurance.
Location:
Mayer Brown LLP
1675 Broadway (b/w 52nd & 53rd St)
New York, N.Y. 10019
Panelists:
- Tom Brunner - General Counsel, LeapFrog Financial Inclusion Fund
- Casey Gheen - Co-Founder & CEO, Avana Microinsurance
- Prof. Jean Kwon - Faculty Chair, School of Risk Management, St. John’s University
- Hallie Harenski - Vice President, Emerging Consumer-Microinsurance, Zurich Financial Service
Non-members: $10 - Members: Free (Annual MFCNY Membership $25)
*Directly following the panel:
Join YAO-NY at The Three Monkeys, 235 W. 54th St. (b/w Broadway & 8th Ave.) to catch up, talk about the panel and get all the news on upcoming YAO events.
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Exploring Microfinance Domestically & Internationally
April 06, 2011 06:00 PM -
Come hear from professionals in the field & see how you can get involved.
Regents Hall, Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus
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6:00 p.m. Doors Open for Networking Session. Snacks will be Provided.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Panel Event
Panel:
- Mine Cinar
Professor and Area Coordinator, Economics
Loyola University Chicago - Brenda Nabwala
Individual Loan Relationship Supervisor, Opportunity Uganda - Kyama Kitavi
Loan Officer, Accion Chicago
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YAO-LA Spring Swing
April 02, 2011 08:00 PM -
This is going to be a great event full of swing dancing and the chance to meet new people, all while supporting a great cause that helps Opportunity’s microfinance clients work their way out of poverty. Invite your friends and send them the link to this page, so they can buy tickets now… Hurry — spaces are limited!
Meet new people from churches across LA!
Hear stories of hope from an international guest speaker from Uganda.
Enter to Win the Dance-Off Competition! Have fun seeing who can dance for the most time the night of the event! You and your friends can raise even more awareness and funding for poor entrepreneurs by creating Your Own Fundraiser.
Find out how you can help alleviate global poverty through microfinance.
Swing dance instruction begins at 8pm with DJ to follow. Coffee and dessert will be served.
Tickets: $20 online or $25 at the door.
Buy tickets at opportunity.org/springswing.
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YAO-DC Ambassador Training Retreat
April 02, 2011 11:00 AM -
Turn your passion into action. This half day gathering will enable YAO members to:
- Dive deeper into the microfinance industry
- Understand the mission-driven model of Opportunity International
- Mobilize others in sustainably fighting global poverty
- Build relationships with other passionate YAO members
Meet the other attendees on the Facebook Event Page »
Registration: $15
Location:
Home of Bruce & Janey Smith
220 Buxton Road
Falls Church, Va. 22046
(Carpooling options available)
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Lunch & Learn: Ugandan Visitor Brenda Nabwala
March 28, 2011 12:30 PM -
Chicago area Opportunity supporters are invited to join Opportunity-US staff for an informal lunch-and-learn with Brenda Nabwala, Individual Loan Relationship Supervisor at Opportunity International Uganda.
Bring your lunch and your questions to our Oak Brook, Ill. office to meet Brenda and learn about her work guiding and empowering our Ugandan clients.
Address:
2122 York Road, Suite 150
Oak Brook, Ill. 60523
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Minnesota Governors & YAO Members
March 15, 2011 06:30 PM -
Please join us at a cocktail reception to welcome our special guest:
Abene Nsiah
Regional Branch Manager
Opportunity International Savings and Loan
Kumasi, Ghana
Hosted by the Governors who traveled to Ghana
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
6:30 - 8:00pm
Cooper Irish Pub
1607 Park Place Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
This is a great opportunity to introduce new friends and family to Opportunity International. There will be a special gift for everyone who is attending an Opportunity event for the first time. With a bit of the luck of the Irish, we will see all of you there!
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Minnesota Governors & YAO Members
March 15, 2011 06:30 PM -
Please join us at a cocktail reception to welcome our special guest:
Abene Nsiah
Regional Branch Manager
Opportunity International Savings and Loan
Kumasi, Ghana
Hosted by the Governors who traveled to Ghana
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
6:30 - 8:00pm
Cooper Irish Pub
1607 Park Place Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
This is a great opportunity to introduce new friends and family to Opportunity International. There will be a special gift for everyone who is attending an Opportunity event for the first time. With a bit of the luck of the Irish, we will see all of you there!
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Join YAO MN to “Meet Abena Nsiah”
March 15, 2011 06:30 PM -
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Microfinance in Education: Alternate perspectives
March 09, 2011 07:00 PM -
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Insight Trip: India, International Women's Day
March 05, 2011 12:00 AM -
Celebrate our clients’ successes at Opportunity International’s Women’s Day festival. Be inspired by the richness found in the life experiences of our clients, loan officers and staff in Chennai, India’s fourth most populous city. Take part in Trust Group meetings where you’ll hear stories of our clients’ struggles and successes and see development in action. Learn how Opportunity commits significant resources for the transformation and training of our staff and clients in India.
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An Urban Majority: Responses to Deepening Hunger and Poverty in the World's Burgeoning Cities
February 25, 2011 06:30 PM -
The Sixth Annual Wheaton College Symposium in Human Needs and Global Resources
Funded by the John Deere Foundation
February 25-26, 2011
2011 Symposium Overview
Symposium Theme
Together with the Wheaton College Urban Studies program, this year's symposium, entitled: "An Urban Majority: Responses to Deepening Hunger and Poverty in the World's Bureoning Cities," will examine the link between rapid urbanization, poverty, and hunger, and highlight development initiatives that provide opportunities and access to basic resources for the urban poor. We will accomplish this through dialogue with development practitioners, policy makers, academicians, and students who are at work responding to these challenges.
Through our symposium plenary and other events, we will explore how development initiatives that bring together agriculture, economic development, and political advocacy play an integral role in reducing urban poverty and addressing basic human needs in the world's rapidly growing cities.
-"Urban Identities: Inclusion, Exclusion, and Finding Common Ground"
-"Diets for an Urban Planet: The Challenges of Food Quality, Access, and Cost"
-"Poverty of Voice, Power of Expression: Creativity as Active Response"
-"What Lies Ahead: Innovative Solutions for 21st Century Cities"
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Insight Trip: Colombia
February 20, 2011 12:00 AM -
Discover how clients in Colombia have used Opportunity’s financial services for the past 30 years to work their way out of poverty despite unstable politics and economic fluctuations. You’ll see firsthand why Opportunity is building a bank to serve the millions of displaced persons in Colombia who struggle to support their families.
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2011 Kingdom Advisors Annual Conference: Journey Forward
February 16, 2011 - February 18, 2011
From kingdomadvisors.org:
About the Conference
The Kingdom Advisors Annual Conference is the rallying point for a movement of Christian financial professionals seeking to integrate faith and practice.
The conference is more than just a three-day event: it’s an opportunity to build your faith, strengthen your practice, expand your ideas for client impact, facilitate your relationships with like-minded peers, and encourage you for tomorrow.
About the Kingdom Advisors
Kingdom Advisors is a community of Christian financial professionals integrating faith and practice for Kingdom impact. We exist for advisors who desire to:
-Realize purpose and fulfillment in the workplace
-Offer meaningful, eternally focused counsel to clients
-Join with like-minded advisors for encouragement, support and best practices.
-Have a positive impact on the financial paradigms in our culture
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First YAO-DC Get-Together of 2011
February 10, 2011 06:00 PM -
We're so excited to connect with old friends and new at the first YAO-DC gathering of 2011! Come join us to catch up and talk about our exciting plans for YAO's Washington, DC chapter. There'll be great food and drinks available to purchase.
Place: James Hoban's Irish Restaurant and Bar
Date: Thursday, Feb. 10th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Address: 1 Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
(Metro: Dupont Circle)
RSVP: Facebook event
We can't wait to see you there!
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A Holiday Celebration in New York
December 16, 2010 06:30 PM -
Join the Opportunity International family as we celebrate another year of providing a working solution to poverty and empowering people to transform their lives through microfinance.
Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres
6:30 p.m.
Xai Xai South African Winebar
365 W. 51st St., New York, N.Y. 10018
www.xaixaiwinebar.com
Hosted by Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
R.S.V.P. Carrie Hromek at chromek@opportunity.org
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YAO Winter Gala
December 09, 2010 12:00 AM -
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
YAO- San Francisco invites you to a Winter Gala for Opportunity International celebrating efforts to unlock human potential through microfinance. Proceeds will benefit Opportunity's operations and microloans in Tanzania.
The gala will be held at the AMAZING social workspace called The Hub in SoMa and will begin at 7pm.
Be sure to get there early because there will be a free beer and wine tasting from 7pm to 8pm before we really kick things up a notch with some sweet tunes from The Sound Effect (an utterly amazing cover band).
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Tunes for Tanzania
November 30, 2010 06:30 PM -
Join YAO for a night of music and fun for a greater goal. We’re launching the first-ever Tunes for Tanzania, benefiting Opportunity's microfinance initiatives in Tanzania. Enjoy great music, great people, and make an impact on global poverty.
Location:
Schuba's
3159 N. Southport
Chicago, IL 60657
Featuring Music from:
Your Villain My Hero
with Rachel McClusky
and The Ivory Coats
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Appetizer Buffet
To buy tickets, click more information link below.
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YAO- San Francisco Gala Kick off gathering
November 18, 2010 06:00 PM -
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The YAO - San Francisco Chapter is hosting a special happy hour at The Brickyard benefiting Opportunity International- a international microfinance non-profit dedicated to building sustainable growth world wide. This happy hour will be two fold: come learn about Opportunity and the upcoming YAO San Fran GALA (Thursday, December 9th) and toast building economic prosperity for all!
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Pepperdine's Microfinance club hosts guest speaker from Opportunity International
November 16, 2010 06:30 PM -
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pepperdine University, Malibu California.
Learn more about the impact of microfinance as a working solution to global poverty. Opportunity International micro guest speaker Susan Chunda, Opportunity banker in Malawi, will be discussing innovative and sustainable microfinance projects that work towards alleviating chronic poverty. Bring a friend and hope to see you there!
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Women's Opportunity Network - Webinar
November 15, 2010 11:00 AM -
We invite you to attend our very first WON webinar. We will host an interactive gathering on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon CST.
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YAO-Chicago Book Discussion - "The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World"
November 14, 2010 03:00 PM -
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
YAO-Chicago will be hosting a discussion group on Jacqueline Novogratz's book, "The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World," a narrative of the author's decision to leave a lucrative corporate banking position to work with women's groups in microfinance.
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All are welcome! WAM Chicago-Midwest: November Meeting
November 11, 2010 06:00 PM -
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Oak Park, Ill.
Women Advancing Microfinance (WAM) Chicago-Midwest invites members and non-members to join us for a conversation with Kathleen Odell, author of Grameen Foundation’s "Taking Another Look," a review of microfinance impact research issued July 2010.
An Oak Park resident and Asst. Professor of Economics at Dominican University, Kathleen will discuss her paper and what she thinks is needed in microfinance impact research. This will be a presentation and discussion format. Refreshments provided.
RSVP by November 10th to: maryellen.johnston@concern.net
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Location Change! Microfinance 101: The Challenges & Impact of Microfinance
November 04, 2010 06:30 PM -
Join Young Consultants of D.C. (YCDC) and Washington, D.C. chapter of YAO for an introduction to the microfinance industry and ways you can get involved in sustainably addressing global poverty.
Come hear a panel of microfinance experts share about their work and answer your questions about this growing field.
*New Location: 2025 M Street NW, Auditorium, Washington, D.C. 20036
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Presentation
Please join us afterwards for networking and socializing at:
The Mighty Pint, 1831 M Street NW
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Smart Money: Granting Opportunities for Women Worldwide
October 25, 2010 12:00 PM -
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please join us in attending the program "Smart Money: Granting Opportunities for Women Worldwide" hosted by the Women and Global Development Forum of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, which features panelists Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of the Acumen Fund, and Kavita Ramdas, former President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women. The program will explore women centered development strategies aimed at capitalizing upon the increased returns generated when women are placed at the forefront of the development agenda.
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YAO Boston: Meet Chance Tsamwa of Opportunity Malawi
October 15, 2010 07:00 PM -
One week after her appearance at the Fall Microfinance Conference, Oct. 8-9, Opportunity International Bank of Malawi’s senior banking officer Chance Tsamwa will wrap her U.S. in Boston at a YAO-Boston reception this Friday, October 15th. All in attendance can enter to win a door prize of a $25 gift card.
Join YAO for an hour of education and inspiration!
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Insight Trip: Kenya and Rwanda
October 10, 2010 - October 17, 2010
Opportunity International invites you to join us as we discover how microfinance services empower people to provide food,
housing, education and healthcare for their families and take leadership roles in strengthening their communities.
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Opportunity Microfinance Conference
October 08, 2010 - October 10, 2010
Opportunity International will host its 2010 Fall Microfinance Conference for people who want to learn more about microfinance and our work to bring financial services to people living in poverty in the developing world.
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Insight Trip: Colombia
October 05, 2010 - October 07, 2010
Join us for a two-night insight trip to Colombia, October 5-7, just before the Opportunity International Microfinance Conference. An insight trip is the best way to experience the far-reaching impact of Opportunity’s microfinance services firsthand...
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Insight Trip: Malawi and Tanzania
September 25, 2010 - October 06, 2010
Embark on a two day safari to experience Tanzania’s famous natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of streets alive with industrious Tanzanians working to provide better futures for their families...
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Tunes for Tanzania Planning Meeting
September 16, 2010 06:00 PM -
Contribute your time, talent and planning skills to the not-to-be-missed Tunes for Tanzania event taking place on November 30th.
Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to yao@opportunity.org.
This is a great fall event for YAO-Chicago. Do not miss the chance to get involved.
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
September 12, 2010 -
Join the YAO-Chicago Half Marathon & 5K team and help raise funds for Opportunity International's microfinance initiatives in Tanzania.
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Insight Trip: Malawi and Mozambique
August 02, 2010 - August 06, 2010
Visit Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, also known as the “warm heart of Africa.” The pleasant weather, colorful markets and friendly people make Lilongwe one of the more popular cities in the sub-Saharan region in Africa...
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Family Week Trip - Kenya
July 17, 2010 - July 26, 2010
We invite you and your family to join Opportunity International for a week filled with learning, new experiences and community in either Colombia or Kenya. Our time will be filled with hands-on learning activities including meeting and interacting with our microfinance clients; participating in a service project; attending Trust Group meetings to see how a small loan can transform the lives of those living in poverty; experiencing the local culture and cuisine; and enjoying optional sightseeing excursions.
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Welcome in the Summer with YAO-Los Angeles
June 23, 2010 -
Get rid of your hump-day stress with YAO-LA! Be inspired and learn more about Opportunity International by connecting with the engaged young professionals of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO).
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Family Week Trip - Colombia
June 20, 2010 - June 26, 2010
We invite you and your family to join Opportunity International for a week filled with learning, new experiences and community in either Colombia or Kenya. The Family Week Trips are designed for members of our Board of Governors who want their families to connect with our work and the world at a deeper level. Our time will be filled with hands-on learning activities including meeting and interacting with our microfinance clients; participating in a service project; attending Trust Group meetings to see how a small loan can transform the lives of those living in poverty; experiencing the local culture and cuisine; and enjoying optional sightseeing excursions.
Mother's, Daughters, Sisters Trip - Uganda
June 19, 2010 - June 26, 2010
We are inviting "Mothers, Daughters and Sisters" to travel to Uganda with the Women’s Opportunity Network. See for yourself how microfinance services empower women to provide housing, education and healthcare for their families and take leadership roles in strengthening their communities. Discover the critical role these schools play in their future. Learn about our plans to serve more women living in poverty in remote and rural villages by opening new branches and developing agriculturally focused products.
Trends and Challenges in Today's Microfinance Landscape
June 15, 2010 12:00 AM -
Join the passionate young professionals of YAO-New York for an exciting panel event featuring speakers from across the microfinance industry.
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Insight Trip: Rwanda
May 15, 2010 - May 21, 2010
Travel to the "Land of a Thousand Hills." See firsthand how microfinance services can help bring reconciliation to a country recovering from genocide. Meet rural clients served by Opportunity Rwanda’s new mobile bank. Discover our plans for launching bank branches throughout Rwanda. Learn how we integrate HIV/AIDS training into our client training package. Conclude your trip with an unforgettable hike up a mountainside to see the majestic silverback gorillas. Learn More about visiting Rwanda with Opportunity International.
Insight Trip: Colombia
February 21, 2010 - February 26, 2010
You will discover how clients in Colombia have used Opportunity’s financial services for the past 30 years to work their way out poverty despite unstable politics and economic fluctuations. You’ll see why Opportunity is building a bank to serve the millions of displaced persons who struggle to support their families in Colombia. Each morning, you’ll put on your walking shoes to explore life in Bogota and Cartegena through the eyes of our clients, loan officers and staff. Each evening, your group will gather to share thoughts under the Latin American sky.
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