Opportunity International’s very first loan was made in Colombia in 1975. Since then, we’ve been working to provide stable financial systems as a way to reduce unemployment, social unrest and violence in the country. Our vision is to establish a national-scale bank offering loans, savings, insurance and training to Colombians living in poverty.
Statistics About Colombia
Population: 45.6 million
Population living below poverty line: 49%
Life expectancy: 73 years
Literacy rate: 91%
Population in formal labor force: 46%
