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We’re Thankful for Fathers Around the World

By Stephanie Jimenez on June 16, 2013

At Opportunity International, we are honored to support fathers around the world who are building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. This Father’s Day, we are excited to share the story of one of the many exceptional, successful fathers striving to create a difference for his family. Meet Patrick Pande, a remarkable Read more…

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The Father of a Community

By Stephanie Jimenez on June 14, 2013

This Father’s Day, we are celebrating Dads. Join us as we share the stories of some of our inspiring male clients, and support more fathers at opportunity.org. Meet Ssalongo, a businessman residing in Kampala, Uganda. Before becoming an Opportunity client, he earned $2 a day from a small chicken business he inherited from his grandfather. Read more…

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Three Marathons Down, Three To Go

By Lauren Hawley on June 5, 2013

This week, Opportunity International supporter Vanessa Felts is running an ultramarathon across the Gobi Desert to raise funds and awareness for our clients. So far, Vanessa has run three marathons in three days, and has three more to go before her journey ends this weekend. Although the race is grueling, Vanessa remains mentally strong because Read more…

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The Women Deliver 2013 Conference: Empowering Women Around the World

By Vicki Escarra on May 28, 2013

Since joining Opportunity International I have traveled around the world to support our programs and meet some of our 5 million financial services clients in the developing world who have been able to work their way out of poverty after receiving support and training from Opportunity International. Seeing the faces and hearing the voices of Read more…

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Why I’m Giving Up Choices for a Week

By Opportunity International on April 17, 2013

In a few weeks, I’m going to take the Live Below the Line challenge. For five days, I’ll spend just $1.50 each day on food to raise funds and awareness for the 1.4 billion people worldwide who have to live below the extreme poverty line every day. Living in suburban Chicago, it can be difficult Read more…

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Does the Shoe Fit?

By Opportunity International on April 11, 2013

Day 2: Opportunity International Philippines Insight Trip A post by Lisa Leslie Henderson As I reflect on the experiences of the day, in the hopes of choosing one to highlight in this blog, my thoughts drift to Imelda Marcos – the wife of Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. I’m thinking of her shoe fetish—she had Read more…

Posted in Client Stories, Donors, Events, Faith in Action, Health, Insight Trips, Loan officer, Local Staffing, Our Method, Our Mission and Vision, Our Motivation, Our Work, Poverty, Resources, Women
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Step Into Someone Else’s Shoes

By Guest Post on April 9, 2013

The following is a guest post from Mandy Graessle. Mandy is a Young Ambassador for Opportunity in Houston, Texas and is Living Below the Line for Opportunity from April 29-May 3. Join her in the challenge, support her fundraiser, and learn more at https://www.livebelowtheline.com/me/favouritethings I was raised with a sense of responsibly for my community; Read more…

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Every moment show up stupid

By Opportunity International on April 8, 2013

Day 1: Opportunity International Philippines Insight Trip A guest post by Lisa Leslie Henderson I showed up very stupid this morning in a country that I hadn’t intended to visit last night. Flight delays and missed connections due to electrical difficulties—our plane wouldn’t start—took us to Tokyo, rather than Manila, last night. When we arrived Read more…

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Why I’m Living Below the Line

By Allison Kooser on March 28, 2013

Allison manages Young Ambassadors for Opportunity at Opportunity International and is Living Below the Line for Opportunity from April 29-May 3. At my desk at the Opportunity International office, I have surrounded myself with words and images that inspire me. There are photos of my friends and family—people who have provided for me, supported me, Read more…

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Redefining Food Choices – Living Below the Line

By Opportunity International on March 14, 2013

Last year, Young Ambassador for Opportunity Allison Altdoerffer Lived Below the Line for Opportunity International. The following is a guest post by Allison about her experience. Join her take the challenge April 29-May 3, 2013. I consider myself to be a very thrifty shopper. I buy in bulk, keep an eye out for special markdowns Read more…

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