The Walking People Out of Poverty journey is becoming more real with each passing moment, and we are nearly ready to embark on this adventure. Today, we travelled from Victoria, BC, to Trout Lake, WA, in what felt like our version of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Early morning, at 5:10 am, we left Peter’s place … Read more

As my flight landed in Managua, I was filled with excitement and anticipation. After 4.5 years as CEO of Opportunity International Canada (OIC), this was my first chance to visit Nicaragua, where we work with ASODENIC.  This year, OIC celebrates our 25th anniversary, and we have worked together with ASODENIC from the beginning to help … Read more

The camping and hiking gear is assembled, and the food packs are almost ready as final preparations are underway for an epic hike along the final stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, made famous by the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed. In a few short weeks, I’ll embark on this hiking journey along the final 700 kilometres … Read more

The camping and hiking gear is assembled, and the food packs are almost ready as final preparations are underway for an epic hike along the final stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, made famous by the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed. In a few short weeks, I’ll embark on this hiking journey along the final 700 kilometres … Read more

On October 3, people young and old across Canada participated in the 2020 Ride for Refuge to raise funds and awareness for the work of Opportunity International Canada.  This was the second year that Opportunity Canada participated in the Ride and due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the event was opened up to a range of events that participants … Read more