Reaching wider and deeper to alleviate ultra-poverty.

Ultra-poverty is the harshest form of poverty, where families struggle every day to secure life’s most basic needs—food, shelter, and clothing. For those living in ultra-poverty, the path out is steep and often requires more than just financial aid. Women in ultra-poverty face social exclusion, lack confidence and opportunities to plan for their futures. It calls for dedicated time, compassionate guidance, and specialized tools designed to meet their unique challenges.

That’s where Opportunity International Canada steps in. Through our Innovative Programs, we provide families in countries like Haiti, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Ghana with access to microfinance, savings groups, training, agricultural support, and other tailored resources. For individuals facing ultra-poverty, programs like Ultra-Poverty Graduation and Youth Apprenticeship, help overcome decades of marginalization by fostering financial inclusion. By empowering people with the dedicated supported needed to create sustainable incomes, we help them lift themselves and build better lives for themselves.

With your support, these programs are transforming lives. Imagine a mother in ultra-poverty who, through one small loan, builds a business that feeds her family every day. Picture a smallholder farmer who, with new training and resources, can now grow enough to support her village. These are the stories of change you make possible.

Together, we can continue to create this lasting impact, empowering communities to grow and thrive. With your partnership, we’re building a world where every family has the opportunity to overcome poverty and achieve lasting resilience.