Welcome to Insight
December 2011

For good measure

When you make a donation, you want to know it is having a real impact. So do we - that's why Opportunity uses impact assessment tools to measure just how much of a difference our programs are making. Social Performance Management (SPM) helps us determine the difference we're making in the lives of people living in poverty. Want to learn more about how we measure our impact? Click here.

Innovate to alleviate

The introduction of new technologies is an everyday occurrence here in the developed world, but how are these innovations being utilised in countries where poverty is rife and survival rather than entertainment is the name of the game? Find out more about Opportunity's partners' latest technology innovations by clicking here.

Want to give Something Bigger this year?

A cute piglet or month’s worth of buffalo feed might not be the most obvious ideas that spring to mind when thinking of what to get friends and family for Christmas, but Opportunity invites you to ask yourself... “Why give a pair of paisley socks when I could give festive fluffy ducks?” Check out Opportunity's charity gift catalogue, Something Bigger at www.somethingbigger.org.au

Watch David Bussau on ABC's Australian Story

In 2011, Opportunity has been working with the poor for 40 years. Find out what inspired our founder David Bussau to pioneer microfinance by watching the ABC’s Australian Story episode ‘Champion of the world’. Click here to watch

Who, what, where

Kristina Keneally appointed as Ambassador
This September saw us appoint the Hon. Kristina Keneally, MP, as an Ambassador for Opportunity. More

Want to build a strong foundation?
Opportunity Ambassador and founder of SilverChef, Allan English has a personal goal to help one million people out of poverty by 2020. To help him reach this impact, Allan recently set up a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF). More

Food for Thought
“Eat, drink and be generous” was the theme across Australia as more than 32 events were registered in support of our inaugural Food for Thought campaign. More

Sharing our story
Did you know that of the 18 million people who live in Delhi, India, 52% live in slums? Statistics like this were behind a number of events held in October and November, in order to raise funds and awareness for people living in poverty in countries like India and the Philippines. More