Help fuel the journey out of poverty with hope and opportunity.
Amid Colombia's beauty and vibrant culture, lies a harsh reality - ultra-poverty. Ultra-poverty households tend to be headed by women. Often socially excluded, they lack opportunities to build better lives for themselves. Without extra support and training in life-skills, these families remain trapped in the cycle of poverty.
But that's where your support and Agape's Pathway to Opportunity Graduation Program comes in. The 18-month program, provides women with:
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Social protection
Throughout the program, women receive home visits to help identify needs and barriers to overcoming poverty.
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Social empowerment
Including training in life skills and psychosocial support.
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Support towards building a sustainable livelihood
The program provides training, support, and a monthly stipend to help establish a sustainable livelihood.
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Financial literacy and inclusion
Education, savings groups, and local credit methodology increases financial literacy and inclusion among women.
Your gift on #GivingTuesday will empower women to leave poverty behind, for good.
A gift that changed everything for Yovanis....
Yovanis’ is a single mother who is determined to provide a better life for her children despite the numerous challenges she has faced. She cares for her three children, including a son with special needs, in a remote Cartagena community on a hilltop.
One day while climbing a rugged trail, she encountered an Agape Outreach team – a pivotal moment that would change the course of her life. Through Agape’s Pathway to Opportunity Graduation Program, she is receiving the financial support and training needed to build a better life for her family.
Yovanis is on her way to running a sustainable business, and dreams of opening a store, “The Rooftop Lagoon”. She also has plans to ensure her son receives the necessary medical care, including an operation.
Her story is a testament to the power of hope and opportunity made possible through your generous support.
You can help more woman like Yovanis, on their journey out of poverty by giving this #GivingTuesday.
Give with confidence...
Your donation on #GivingTuesday 2024 will help families in Colombia, trapped in poverty, build better lives for themselves.
Should we meet our program goal in Colombia, the remaining restricted donations will be used where most needed.
Thanks to one of our generous partners, all gifts up to $30,000 will be matched. This gives you the opportunity to double your impact when you give to Opportunity International Canada’s Giving Tuesday campaign.
Opportunity International Canada is a registered charity in Canada (#87751 6385 RR0001). Donations generate charitable tax receipts in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines (canada.ca/charities-giving).
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