Opportunity international

Opportunity International is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering people in developing countries through financial inclusion. Here are the key details:

Mission

To provide innovative financial solutions—including small business loans, savings accounts, insurance, and training—to help people living in poverty transform their lives, build sustainable livelihoods, and improve their communities.

Overview

• Founded: 1971

• Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA

• Reach: Operates in over 30 countries, primarily across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

• Impact: Serves more than 14 million clients, most of whom are women.

• Partners: Works with 47 program and support partners globally.

Programs and Services

1. Microfinance – Small loans and savings products for underserved entrepreneurs.

2. EduFinance – Supports access to quality education by financing low-cost private schools and student families.

3. AgFinance – Tailored financial products for smallholder farmers.

4. Digital Financial Services – Mobile banking and tech-driven platforms to reach remote communities.

5. Training & Support – Business training, financial literacy, and mentoring.

EduFinance Initiative

• Aims to improve access to education through partnerships with socially-minded financial institutions.

• Supports school proprietors and families with school improvement loans and student loans.

Leadership

• The current CEO (as of last available data) is Atul Tandon, who brings decades of nonprofit and banking experience.

Opportunity International Canada

• A branch focused on mobilizing Canadian support for Opportunity International’s global work, with a focus on microfinance and training.

Not a Bank

While it offers financial services, Opportunity International is not a bank. Instead, it works through local microfinance institutions and partners to deliver services.