This month, we’re checking all of our genre boxes with a lyrical memoir that blends one family’s stories with Columbia’s turbulent political history. It’s a nonfiction reflection that reads like a fiction novel—so we think every reader will find something to enjoy! Join us as we dive into Ingrid Rojas Contreras’ The Man Who Could Move Clouds! Raised in Colombia in the 80s and 90s by a fortune-telling mother, Rojas Contreras (who also wrote our 2019 Book Club selection, Fruit of the Drunken Tree) had a childhood full of magic and steeped in political violence. Her mother’s father, Nono, was a ..read more

  As a leader, neighbor, father, citizen, humanitarian, and friend, I am always looking for inspiring people who have run the race well before me—people whose stories and experiences can serve as encouragement or education as I continue my own work. And for years, I’ve been inspired by the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Carter is one of my personal heroes. An uncommon man, he has lived a life dedicated to the common good—and has taught me so much about leading from a place of deep faith, humility, excellence, and steadfastness. When Carter moved into hospice care, I found myself refl ..read more

In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy hit southern Malawi, creating floods and landslides that tragically caused over 1,000 deaths—including one of our clients—and displaced over 500,000 people.  An Opportunity client in the aftermath of the cyclone. It was one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere. At about the same time, California declared a state of emergency after a brutal winter storm knocked out power and trapped some residents inside their homes. California has faced an onslaught of powerful storms this winter, leading to record-breaking snowpack, nearly full ..read more

Committed to Opportunity’s agriculture finance overarching mandate to enable farmers to grow more crops and increase their income, Luke Coulson puts his personal, educational, and professional experiences to work every day ..read more

Hee-Jung used her “matchmaking” skills to introduce single people to each other—and to Opportunity International ..read more

Nearly 30 years ago, almost one million people were killed over the course of 100 days in one of the most violent genocides in history. In Rwanda, neighbors turned against neighbors and families were ripped apart. The scale and severity of the violence remain almost unimaginable—and the ripple effect of the genocide have shaped the policy and culture of the region for the last three decades. Every April 7, the United Nations remembers the Rwandan Genocide through the International Day of Reflection. This year, we invite you to honor and remember the lives lost during the genocide through an ..read more

When women lead localized digital learning, change is possible. Digital financial services are part of an effective arsenal in addressing the economic needs of low-income women working to save money. Digital tools enable them to buffer against income shocks, support financial goals, make investments in their businesses and families, and allow for long-term financial planning. For those reasons, Opportunity International provides digital finance solutions to empower people living in poverty to transform their lives and their communities.  Digital Savings Ledge ..read more

In Umrigar’s masterfully crafted ninth novel, we learn more about the tragedy of honor killings, which have been used to enforce brutal control over women in certain communities ..read more

Julie Wade is a connector—one of those rare human beings who not only sees the potential of connecting one opportunity with another, but takes action to bring ideas and people together, creating a multiplying power that leads to something meaningful, effective, and exciting ..read more

In his powerful new memoir, Solito, Javier Zamora takes us along as he looks back on the life-altering 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the U.S. that he made at just nine years old ..read more