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“There is nothing micro about the human spirit.”
This is a guest post written by Susy Cheston: This was a quote from the speech Maria Otero gave at her swearing-in ceremony as Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs yesterday. Maria spent over 20 years working in microfinance, and had been serving as CEO of ACCION International when she was tapped Read more…
For Some, “Back to School” is Easier Said than Done
It’s that time of the year again. Children all across America are heading back to school, a sometimes chaotic, but relatively uncomplicated task for families. Unfortunately, “back to school” isn’t so simple for many children living in impoverished communities around the world where schools, money and transportation are sparse. Jacqueline Syokwaa is the owner of Read more…
Tagged Back to School, Children, Education, Fundraising, Kenya, Nairobi, OptINnow, Trust Groups
Twestival: Social Media Enables Social Change
Guest Post written by Kaitlyn Davidson: What’s this Twitter stuff all about? If you have a Twitter account (millions of you do), and you want to engage in social change, then Twitter may have just the event for you. Twestival Local, or Twitter-Festival, is an event that unites Twitter users offline to have a Read more…
Tagged Chicago, Children, Education, Fundraising, Jacqueline Syokwaa, Kenya, Loans, Nairobi, Opportunity International, Social Media, Trust Groups, Twestival, Twitter
Insight Trip: Tanzania – Mark Zoller Day 1 Post
This post is a part of an ongoing series from YAO members on an insight trip in Tanzania: Guest Post by Mark Zollar. September 7, 2009 It’s Monday evening and YAO is winding down after our first full day here in Tanzania. The majority of our group pulled into the Rivertrees Lodge late last night Read more…
Insight Trip: Tanzania – Jason Duff Pre-trip Post
This is a part of an ongoing series of posts from members of the Young Ambassadors for Opportunity: Guest Post written by Jason Duff. September 5, 2009 Today, I embarked from Columbus, Ohio on a 7-day, 264-hour, 2-country African experience with 21 amazingly talented and accomplished Young Ambassadors for Opportunity. I have yet to meet any Read more…
Insight Trip: Tanzania – Suzie Hofert Pre-trip Post
This is a part of an ongoing series of posts from members of the Young Ambassadors for Opportunity: Guest Post by Suzie Hofert. In two days I leave for the YAO Insight Trip to Tanzania and Rwanda. To say that I am excited would be an understatement. I have a feeling that it will not Read more…
Insight Trip: Tanzania – A.J. Renold Pre-trip Post
Twenty Young Ambassadors for Opportunity have embarked on a journey that is sure to change their worldview forever. During their 10-day trip to Tanzania and Rwanda, they will discover firsthand the impact of Opportunity’s work on our clients, their families and their communities. We hope you’ll read along as they share their thoughts on people, Read more…
Tagged Africa, Education, Ending Poverty, Insight Trip, Internship, Microfinance, Microfinance Institution, Opportunity International, Opportunity Tanzania, Rwanda, Tanzania, Travel, YAO, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity, Young Professionals
Insight Trip: Tanzania – Sonya Perez Pre-trip Post
Twenty Young Ambassadors for Opportunity have embarked on a journey that is sure to change their worldview forever. During their 10-day trip to Tanzania and Rwanda, they will discover firsthand the impact of Opportunity’s work on our clients, their families and their communities. We hope you’ll read along as they share their thoughts on people, Read more…
Tagged Africa, Arusha, Impact, Kenya, Microfinance, Rwanda, Tanzania, Travel, Ward Brehm, White Man Walking, YAO, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
Welcome
Welcome to the Opportunity International blog. We hope to build this site into a collaborative, informative and engaging destination where we can all learn more about microfinance and poverty eradication. What can you expect from the Opportunity blog? Look for posts from a variety of Opportunity authors. We’ll share information on developing countries where Opportunity serves, Read more…
