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Global Poverty: Melinda Gates Discusses What Can Be Done

In an interview with Melinda French Gates in the July/August issue of Smithsonian, the co-chair of the world’s largest philanthropic organization discusses what can be done and what is being done about global poverty and health. As part of the $22.7 billion the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has given to development, education and health Read more…

Posted in Rural Outreach, Strategic Partners, Trust Groups, What We're Reading, Women's Opportunity Network
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Loans for Latrines: Innovations for Good Hygiene in Malawi

If Opportunity International‘s mission is to empower people to improve their quality of life and their futures, then good hygiene is critical. Not only does this lead to less illness and improved overall health, but it also helps people live with greater dignity. With that in mind, Opportunity Malawi has entered into a partnership with Read more…

Posted in Loans, Our Mission and Vision, Our Work, Where We Work
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CGI and Young Leaders Collaborate for Change at the CGIU Conference

“I strongly believe that, through CGIU, we can harness the energy and power of today’s young leaders to improve the lives of people around the world and build a stronger future for us all.” – President Bill Clinton Reflections from Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU)… At this conference we spent 36 hours rubbing shoulders with the Read more…

Posted in Strategic Partners, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
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Opportunity LiveBlog: Dikembe Mutombo Makes a Slam Dunk in the DRC

When NBA player Dikembe Mutombo visited Opportunity International’s work in the field, it was clear that he was a star. Dikembe created an immediate stir entering the market, as would any person who is 7’2” and dressed impeccably in a suit and tie. “I always dress this way in public,” he explained. Soon hundreds of Read more…

Posted in Bank Building, Our Mission and Vision, Our Work, Strategic Partners
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#Mifimon: BRAC’s "Microfinance Plus" Approach

The following is a guest post by Jessica Elisberg from Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX). Interested in learning about microfinance? Follow our biweekly Twitter discussion group #mifimon (because Microfinance Mondays was too long for Twitter’s 140-character limit!) The aim is to host an exchange of ideas about issues relevant to the microfinance industry. You’re welcome to Read more…

Posted in Microinsurance, Our Mission and Vision, Our Work
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