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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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