Opportunity International

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2122 York Rd
Ste 150
Oak Brook
Illinois 60523
USA
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Target demographics: Entrepreneurs who are working their way out of poverty in the developing world.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: help in our office in Oak Brook

Geographic areas served: We have clients in more than 20 countries throughout the developing world, including in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Mission:

To empower people to work their way out of chronic poverty, transforming their lives, their children's futures and their communities.

Results:

We provided microfinance services to more than 2 million people in 2009.

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micro

08/27/11

I have supported OI with monthly donations since the 1990s. I first heard of microfinance and OI through a book called "Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger". That book sold me on microfinance, and the integrity of OI sold me on it. I have watched it grow over the years with a business savvy and ... more »

ntomp

07/11/11

I became very involved with Opportunity International through a Board of Governor's member in 2005, and became a donor and Board of Governor's member myself shortly thereafter. I am very passionate about the eradication of poverty. After many years of trial and error, training/technology based ... more »

Matthew K.

07/10/11

Back in college, I had the opportunity to take a course on microfinance and go on an Insight Trip to see firsthand how Opportunity helps lift people out of poverty. Opportunity is a very caring and compassionate organization. Opportunity is also run like a business organization, which helps it be ... more »

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