April 04, 2013

Celebrating the life of Carlos Moreno

David Simms

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David Simms

David is the Chair of the Opportunity International Network Board

Friends, On Friday of last week, Opportunity’s first client, Carlos Moreno, passed away. I want to pay tribute to Mr Moreno today by sharing a little of his remarkable story with you. Forty-two years ago, Opportunity International gave its first … Continue reading

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March 25, 2013

Opportunity UK Appeal raises GBP£4.4m

Jenny Dunn

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Jenny Dunn

Jenny is the Communications Manager for Opportunity International UK

Thanks to the generous support of Opportunity UK supporters, more than 330,000 people in Africa will be given the opportunity to change their lives. In November 2012, in partnership with London business newspaper City A.M. and the appeal sponsor Prudential … Continue reading

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March 15, 2013

Video: A guided tour of the blog

Mark Kingston

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Mark Kingston

Mark manages the communications and marketing activities of Opportunity International's Global Microfinance Operations group.

This short video takes you on a four minute guided tour of the Network Blog. It will show you some of the new features we have recently introduced and help you make the most of a great Network resource. If … Continue reading

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March 06, 2013

Vote for Lylian!

Lydia Njoroge

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Lydia Njoroge

Lydia is the CEO of Opportunity Kenya.

We are excited to announce that Opportunity Kenya’s client, Lylian Namukhas, is a finalist in the ‘Half the Sky Students Rebuild’ Awards. Five winners will receive $10,000 to support their work creating opportunities for the youth in their communities. Lylian’s … Continue reading

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March 01, 2013

Kenya Presidential Elections – please pray

Lillian Covington

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Lillian Covington

Lillian is Vice President, Resource Development for Opportunity US.

Dear Friends, On Monday March 4th, Kenyans will go to the polls to elect our next President. Please join me in praying for a just and fair election. Most of all, please pray for peace, unity and civility, whatever the … Continue reading

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