Have a greater impact with monthly donations to Opportunity

Opportunity International Australia has always made a little go a long way. Every dollar you give results in more than one dollar ending up in the hands of people in need. People living in poverty in the developing world take loans as small as $100 and use them to start businesses, earn incomes, send their kids to school and create jobs for their neighbours – then repay the loan so others can benefit.

How leverage increases your impact

The funds we send to the field are usually leveraged by our partner microfinance institutions. Funds are used as an indication of financial strength – enabling our partners to borrow more money from commercial providers and help more people out of poverty.

How recycling loans increases your impact

Loans are recycled, ensuring your money is continually at work. When a client repays their loan, it is then re-lent to another client. This recycling effect means that more and more clients are able to begin to work their way out of poverty – and your gift keeps on giving.

How successful businesses increase your impact

As loan recipients create successful businesses, their business profits have a ripple effect. With increased incomes, whole families benefit. Plus, as clients invest their loans into expanding their businesses, many go on to employ others – creating jobs for other people in their community.

How it works

A regular donation of just $50 a month to Opportunity International Australia equates to investing in three small businesses within the year. That’s three families beginning their journey out of poverty. That’s three poor communities given a boost. That’s three loans lent, then re-paid and re-lent to another three clients, and so on. Every year. (The diagram below represents the impact that this $50 monthly donation can have over three years.)

Imagine the impact your regular donation could have over 10 years...

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