Completed: International Women's Day 2012

Will You Partner with Us to Change Her Future?

Women represent an estimated 70% of those living on less than $2 dollars a day. They do 66% of the world’s work and receive only 10% of the pay. Yet despite these harsh realities, women have consistently shown inspiring resilience and determination to change their own world and create a better future for their children and families.

Opportunity’s powerful financial tools address the most pressing needs of women— their livelihoods, education, health, stability and security— helping to unlock potential and equip each with the means to move beyond poverty. Women in the developing world are ready and waiting for the financial services and training they need to get an education, build a business, and establish a more secure life.

When 10% more girls go to secondary school, the country’s economy grows by 3%.

Be part of this important work. Give the gift of hope and a better future to the next generation of women. Make a donation today.

  • $49/month to become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and invest regularly in the lives of women around the world
  • $142 can fund a first time loan for a woman in a Trust Group

Project Updates

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Thank You for Your IWD 2012 Suppport

    Thank you for all your support of International Women's Day that will benefit Women of Opportunity like those pictured above.

    Pictured above: First Row, Left to Right: Vida Marfo- Regional Head of Small/Medium Enterprise at Opportunity Ghana, Wendy Bolaños- Opportunity Client in Arjona, Colombia, Henriette Balundu- Opportunity Client in Kinshasa, DR Congo Second Row, Left to Right: Marilyn Odbaniela- Opportunity Client in Quezon, Philippines, Alejandra Sayas- Opportunity Field Staff in Bogotá, Colombia, Jayanth- Opportunity Loan Officer, with her daughter Lavanya in Chennai, India.

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Empower a Woman Today

    Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day!  Show your commitment to empower women and make a recurring gift TODAY that can help provide a safe place for a woman to save her hard-earned money. It will change her life!

    With an Opportunity interest-bearing savings account, a woman can reduce her risk of loss or theft, manage her uneven income, and pay for unexpected emergencies like medicine for a sick child. At Opportunity, even those who are illiterate or lack formal ID can open an account and securely deposit and withdraw funds. A fingerprint embedded in an ID card allows her – and only her – to access to her account. This gives many women personal control over their finances and recognition they’ve never had.

    Empower a woman with financial independence and hope for a brighter future. Give a recurring gift today, become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and make a world of difference!

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Ana in the Philippines

    Empower a woman like Ana with financial independence and hope for a brighter future. Give a recurring gift today, become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and make a world of difference!

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Norma in Colombia

    When 10% more girls go to secondary school, the country’s economy grows by 3%.

    Be part of this important work. Give the gift of hope and a better future to the next generation of women. Make a donation today.

    • $49/month to become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and invest regularly in the lives of women around the world
    • $142 can fund a first time loan for a woman in a Trust Group

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Clementine in Rwanda

    When 10% more girls go to secondary school, the country’s economy grows by 3%.

    Be part of this important work. Give the gift of hope and a better future to the next generation of women. Make a donation today.

    • $49/month to become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and invest regularly in the lives of women around the world
    • $142 can fund a first time loan for a woman in a Trust Group

  • Opportunity International Canada published a post

    Rosemary in Uganda

    When 10% more girls go to secondary school, the country’s economy grows by 3%.

    Be part of this important work. Give the gift of hope and a better future to the next generation of women. Make a donation today.

    • $49/month to become a MicroVenture Philanthropist and invest regularly in the lives of women around the world
    • $142 can fund a first time loan for a woman in a Trust Group

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