Insight: November 2009

Welcome to Insight

This edition we look at where microfinance fits into the Millennium Development Goals. We also take a look at how one of our Filipino partners is bringing safe drinking water to families in the Philippines and meet Erlinda, Marcelo and Remedios and learn how they are using clean water to turn their lives around.

We also check out some local events and programs updates, as well as introduce you to our new website (check out www.opportunity.org.au) and Christmas cards to help you celebrate the holiday season!

Fundraising update: As at 1 October 2009, we have $1,753,405 to go to reach our $6 million target. Please click here and donate to make a difference in someone’s life today!

Articles

Goal Keeper

More than halfway to their 2015 deadline, the pressure is on to see the Millennium Development Goals met and a safer, more equitable world realised. So what is microfinance doing about it? more...

Thirst Aid

Water issues are familiar to most Australians, but in the developing world, drought is replaced with disease as families struggle to find alternatives to contaminated water sources. But in Manila, the Philippines, one organisation is bringing safe water to the people… and new hope. more...

From the field

In September and October, major natural disasters devastated areas of India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Severe flooding rocked India and the Philippines, killing hundreds and leaving millions of families homeless. more...

Who, what, where?

A letter from the CEO
Get to know the new Opportunity Australia website
Looking for a Christmas gift with a difference?
The fight against poverty gets physical in Brisbane
Cappuccino for a Cause a frothing success!
How the homeless helped the poor

Resources