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What We’re Reading: “Women Find Freedom through Land Ownership”

Every Wednesday, we highlight an article, book or a blog in our “What We’re Reading” series. We feature works that are noteworthy, inspiring, educational or relevant to the work we do at Opportunity. We welcome your comments in the comment field below–tell us what you’re reading, or respond to the piece we’ve highlighted. The following Read more…

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Want to do more to fight poverty? Host a dinner for microfinance.

  The best ideas are shared over food. That’s why Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) is launching “Breaking Bread for Microfinance.”  In honor of International Poverty Eradication Day[/intlink] on October 17, YAO[/intlink] encourages you to host a dinner for family and friends. It’s a way for guests and hosts alike to share their ideas and their Read more…

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A Working Session at CGIU: Alleviating Global Poverty

Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) in Miami, Fla. I was a table facilitator at two “working sessions” in which I collaborated with student leaders committed to effecting global change. With me at the conference was Liesel Pritzker, founder and chair of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO), Read more…

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