Don't fight poverty. End it.
For 50 years, Opportunity International Australia has helped empower people living in poverty — especially women — to build sustainable small businesses, creating a ripple effect of transformation for millions of families globally.
By providing small loans, training and support, Opportunity’s unique entrepreneurial model helps them grow their own businesses and generate sustainable incomes, so they can lift themselves out of poverty with dignity.
This is real, lasting change that helps break the cycle of poverty, from the ground up.
What we do
Microfinance
Helping families start or grow their business, generate income and become financially literate.
Health
Improving health, sanitation and nutrition so illness doesn’t stop families running their businesses.
Education
Providing tools and access to better education so the next generation can leave poverty behind for good.
Agriculture
Increasing knowledge and farm productivity to build resilience to extreme weather conditions.
Meet Rohanah
Despite losing a leg at a young age, Rohanah refused to let that define her future. With a small loan from Opportunity’s local partner in Indonesia, she opened a food stall selling fried chicken, tempe and fritters—building steady income and greater security for her family.
