2008 Performance Highlights

Number of loan clients at year end: 1,243,906
13-percent compound annual growth over the last five years

Number of savings clients at year end: 423,262
60-percent compound annual growth over the last five years

Dollars loaned in 2008: $843 million
Almost seven times the value loaned in 2002

Average loan size: $406

Average first trust group loan size: $181

Loans made to women: 85%

Number of staff members employed worldwide: 10,556

The 43 member organizations of Opportunity International have united in their mission of transforming the lives of poor entrepreneurs. The ongoing commitment is evident in the greater loan portfolio value, improved quality over a five-year period and increased number of clients. Through their collective efforts, the 30-days arrears rate is at 2% percent. Our members have remained committed to Opportunity International’s triple bottom line of outreach, sustainability and transformation.