Share this post Waking up at 6:10 a.m. on the second last day of this hike, I find myself staring at the final mountain pass looming ahead. The anticipation of this last challenge mirrors the journeys of so many of our clients, as they stand on the brink of seizing new horizons that will transform […]
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Share this post As I take each step on this 300 KM trek through some of the most breathtaking landscapes of California, I am reminded of the incredible journeys undertaken by our clients every day. This walk, dubbed “Walking People Out of Poverty,” 10 years ago by Opportunity International Canada (OIC) friend and supporter, Peter
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Share this post As I lace up my shoes and prepare for the next edition of Walking People Out of Poverty, I am filled with a mix of excitement and reflection. From July 29th to August 17th, I will be using my vacation time to walk alongside long-time supporter Peter Thorpe, embarking on a journey
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Share this post Friday, June 14, 2024, saw the passing of a giant, as David Morley Stiller completed his earthly journey. There was so much depth to the man, captured so elegantly by family members during his beautiful and inspiring celebration of life service. I knew him as the founder of Opportunity International Canada (OIC),
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Share this post “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin These timeless words resonate now more than ever as communities everywhere deal with the increasingly devastating impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods pose significant
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Share this post Haiti, often referred to as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest in the world, has long been plagued by crisis. Political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and natural disasters have hindered development and created an unrelenting cycle of challenges. Economic hardship remains pervasive, with nearly 59
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Share this post What do you think of when you hear the word change? Change is a multifaceted concept that holds different meanings for different people. It can be shaped by experiences, perspectives, and goals. For some, particularly at the start of a new year, change represents an opportunity for growth and self-improvement,
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From the very beginning of her life, Teresa faced circumstances beyond her control – birthplace, family, and gender – which marked her for exclusion. Each day was a struggle, with basic necessities often out of reach. Economic opportunities were rare, and the effort to earn a small income took a toll on her emotionally and
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Share this post Landing in Tamale, the northern heat of Ghana greeted our diverse team of six Canadians and two Ghanaians. Stepping into a well-traveled white van, we embarked on a two-hour journey northwest, where dry conditions and a haze of red dust painted the landscape and offered a vivid back-drop into the world of
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Share this post For over 50 years, Opportunity International has been shining a light on the pathway out of poverty through financial inclusion. We are proud to be part of a movement that has helped millions of people find the strength, hope, and resilience needed to achieve their dreams. But our journey is far from
