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Thank You for Your Partnership in 2011

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your partnership in 2011. As we look back on the year, we know that it’s because of your ongoing support that Opportunity International is able to empower our clients and their families with life-changing opportunity. Of course, there’s still so much to do. This past Read more…

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What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Around the office at Opportunity-US, our staff are gearing up today for the first work day of 2011! And we’ve got a lot of New Year’s resolutions to make this year great–some are big, some are small. Here now are just a few of our goals for 2011: Put my clothes away every single day instead Read more…

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Happy New Year! Thanks For a Great 2010

At Opportunity International, we’re grateful for an exciting and productive year for our efforts to alleviate global poverty. In 2010, thanks to supporters and staff around the world, we achieved many of our goals and were able to serve even more clients working their way out of poverty. Just a few highlights from 2010: Meeting the experts Read more…

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Introducing #Mifimon 2010!

Interested in learning about microfinance? Follow our biweekly discussion group #mifimon (because Microfinance Mondays was too long for Twitter’s 140-character limit). Our aim is to host an exchange of ideas about issues relevant to the microfinance industry. You’re welcome to lend your voice, whether you’re a practitioner in the field or a newbie just learning Read more…

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Rabia Mwakasaka’s New Beginning

As we jump into 2010 with both feet, I am reminded of Rabia Mwakasaka’s story. Rabia is a widow with three children. Before she came to Opportunity Tanzania, she worked out of her home, but could not seem to make ends meet. She didn’t have the capital to buy large quantities of raw materials, so Read more…

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