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The Memorable Microfinance Clients of Opportunity Tanzania

By Opportunity International on May 19, 2010

YAO member Suzie Hofert is inspired by the generosity of the clients of Opportunity Tanzania, like this vendor (above) who offered her pieces of the avocados she sells in the market. After visiting Tanzania on last September’s Insight Trip, YAO members share their experiences meeting the hard-working microfinance clients of Opportunity Tanzania. Question: What clients did you Read more…

Posted in Insight Trips, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
Tagged Africa, Arusha, Children, Client Stories, Clients, Insight Trip, Loans, Microfinance, Opportunity International, Opportunity Tanzania, OptINnow, Poverty, Savings, Students, Tanzania, YAO, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity

Young Ambassador Reporting from Tanzania

By AJ Renold on March 23, 2010

On Sunday, Feb. 21, I flew from Chicago, Ill., to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. After almost two days of travel, I stepped out of the Julius Nyerere International Airport into humid, 90 degree weather. I knew I was in Tanzania. Thankfully, my luggage arrived with me and I went on to the Opportunity Tanzania head office. Over Read more…

Posted in Bank Building, Insight Trips, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
Tagged Bank, Blogging, Clients, Insurance, Loans, Media, Microfinance, Opportunity Tanzania, Savings, Tanzania, Twitter, YAO, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity

The Important Role of Women at Opportunity Tanzania

By AJ Renold on March 8, 2010

Today, March 8, 2010, is International Women’s Day around the world. In recognition of their service to our clients and their importance to Opportunity International, I would like to share the stories of some of the women staff of Opportunity Tanzania. They are dedicated to their jobs, their families and our clients, and they bring warmth and happiness to Read more…

Posted in Our Mission and Vision, Our Work, Women's Opportunity Network
Tagged Build businesses, Client Stories, Community, Education, Gender equality, Gloria Benne, International Women's Day, International Women’s Day, Lillian Mbassy, Loan Officers, Opportunity Tanzania, Tanzania, Uganda, Women, Women Leaders, Women's Opportunity Network, Women's Philanthropy, Women's rights, WON

Rabia Mwakasaka’s New Beginning

By Sonja Egeland Kelly on January 5, 2010

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…

Posted in Our Mission and Vision, Our Work
Tagged Children, Client Stories, Community, Holiday, Loans, New Year, Opportunity Tanzania, Spotlight, Tanzania

Opportunity’s new start-up in Tanzania to become a regulated financial institution?

By Ian Haisley on December 11, 2009

Opportunity Tanzania has begun the transition to become a regulated deposit-taking institution. With the help and guidance of Opportunity’s Bank Building Team, Tanzania’s CEO, Peter Olivier expects to secure a license from the Bank of Tanzania to operate as a regulated deposit-taking entity during the first half of 2010. This Micro Finance Institution license will Read more…

Posted in Bank Building, Our Work, Technology, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
Tagged Bank Building, Banking, Cell phone banking, Clients, Electronic banking, Microfinance, Opportunity Tanzania, Tanzania, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity

Insight Trip: Tanzania – Mark Zoller Day 1 Post

By Guest Post on September 11, 2009

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…

Posted in Insight Trips, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
Tagged Africa, Arusha, Insight Trip, Isidori Shirma, Jakays Kikwete, Opportunity Tanzania, Peter Olivier, Rwanda, Tanzania, Travel, YAO, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity

Insight Trip: Tanzania – A.J. Renold Pre-trip Post

By AJ Renold on September 9, 2009

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…

Posted in Insight Trips, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
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

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