Malin Akerman
Malin
Since my first Insight Trip to Tanzania I’ve been passionate about microfinance, and became a Young Ambassador in June. Follow along with me to Tanzania, Nicaragua and beyond as I get to know a long-term solution to the big problem of global poverty.
Welcome to my page about about all things Opportunity International. After my first Insight Trip to Tanzania in March, I became a Young Ambassador. Since then, I’ve traveled to Nicaragua and I’m excited to continue learning about microfinance and its impact on education, agriculture, and the economy in developing countries. I hope you’ll join me on this journey, checking back for photos and comments as I dig into sustainable development and the power of an opportunity to create change. And join my social network! facebook.com/malinakerman »
Malin’s Blogs
It’s More Exciting than Landing a Movie with Tom Cruise
A couple weeks ago in L.A., I had the pleasure of reuniting with two incredible women, Geralyn Sheehan, Program Director at Opportunity Nicaragua, and Debbie Levin, President of the Environmental Media Association (EMA). I met Debbie when I got involved with EMA’s School Gardens Program, which supports gardens in urban schools in the L.A. area. Continue Reading »
Mom-to-Be Malin Akerman Seizes Opportunity
When Malin Akerman co-hosted a benefit for Opportunity International’s Entrepreneurial High School in Nicaragua with the Environmental Media Association she said her experience visiting the school in Nicaragua was more inspiring than kissing Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages! Continue Reading »
An Education and a Brighter Future for Nicaraguan Girls
In late July, I took a whirlwind, one-day trip to Granada, Nicaragua. I arrived in this poverty-stricken country and we spent one full day visiting Opportunity International’s community development projects and meeting just a few of the clients and staff there. Continue Reading »
A Drumbeat and a Trust Group: My Trip to Tanzania
In my last post I told you about how and why Roberto and I decided to take a trip with Opportunity International to Tanzania. Here’s a really brief recap of our trip, with highlights, insights and surprises. Continue Reading »
My Journey with Opportunity International Begins… Actress Malin Akerman Travels to Tanzania
On March 9, my husband Roberto and I stepped off the plane in Arusha (a place I hadn’t heard of until this year), and we knew we were in for an adventure. I couldn’t wait to get started. Continue Reading »
What We’re Reading: Malin Akerman’s Commitment to Opportunity featured in Us Weekly
Malin Akerman was featured this week in the Dec. 3 print edition of “Us Weekly.” In it, Malin talks about her trip to Tanzania in March and her visit to see our entrepreneurial high school at Nicaragua in July. We’re thrilled to see Malin’s passion for our work on the page! If you get the chance to pick up a copy, check her out on page 94. Continue Reading »
