Share this post The trail doesn’t care that this is our third attempt. In 2023, smoke from nearby wildfires forced us off the mountain. In 2024, more fires pushed us south again. And now, in 2025, Peter Thorpe and I are back on the Pacific Crest Trail, determined to finally complete the stretch from Stevens […]
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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 Two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Senayda a mother of three young children, living in rural Honduras, near the city of Puerto Cortes. After driving around for hours and struggling to find her location due to road closures in town we finally reached her and had the opportunity to
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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
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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
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