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Sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty, for good.
With your support, we foster financial inclusion—walking alongside families on their journey out of poverty through innovative microfinance solutions.
We are proud to be recognized by Charity Intelligence as a 2024 Top 100 Charity in Canada.
GLOBAL POVERTY IS AN URGENT CRISIS...
700M people live in extreme poverty on less than $2.15 per day.
50% of people in poverty are women who face unequal access to financial services.
98% of people experiencing food insecurity live in developing countries.
WHAT WE DO
Sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty.
MICROFINANCE
Equipping entrepreneurs with microloans, training, and support to build sustainable livelihoods and work their way out of poverty.
AGRICULTURE
Equipping smallholder farmers to increase productivity and income, transforming the future for the families and communities.
EDUCATION
Ending the global education crisis by addressing barriers to quality education.
HEALTH
Upskilling female microfinance clients as Community Health Leaders.
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
Scaling our reach through unique, high-touch, high-tech solutions.
OUR PROGRAMS. YOUR IMPACT.
With your help, we are alleviating poverty one client at a time.
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CLIENT STORIES
Meet lives being transformed through your support.
Teresa, Ghana
Teresa’s first microloan was not just a financial turning point, but a life-changing moment. She recounted her story, vividly recalling the early days when she carried eggs on her head, selling them on the bustling streets. It was a humble beginning, one that reflects her determination to provide for her family in the face of difficulties.
Fabiola, Haiti
Fabiola’s inspiring journey proves that with resilience, opportunity, and support, anyone can overcome even the toughest challenges. As a participant in an ultra-poverty graduation program, her story exemplifies the transformative power of supportive programs that alleviate poverty and provide a pathway to a better life.
Karla, Nicaragua
Karla’s bustling household is a hub of activity, where she resides with her four children and twenty other relatives in a shared family home. Space is a precious commodity in their crowded living environment, but Karla has ingeniously carved out her own corner, where she has nurtured a thriving business that’s reshaping her life.
See why we are one of the Top 100 Charities in Canada.
WHAT OPPORTUNITY DOES
Together, we can end poverty in our lifetime.
At Opportunity International Canada, we are driven by a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals around the world through the transformative power of microfinance. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: that every person, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families.
With a deep-rooted belief in the untapped potential of individuals living in poverty, we help foster financial inclusion towards developing sustainable livelihoods. By doing so, children are able to go to school, families are fed, jobs are created for neighbours, and communities begin to thrive – that’s the potential of Opportunity!
And it all starts with one small loan. We invite you to learn more about what we do and then, join us in our mission to help families work their way out of poverty, for good.