Women's Opportunity (Opportunity International Australia)

As this event expired on Chipin before I wanted it to, and Chipin won't allow me to edit the expiry settings, I had to create another event to raise any final funds over the next few hours!

Please use http://wonderwebby.chipin.com/opportunity-international-australia

Thank you for your support!
Together you have raised AU$7,000. Will you help me raise the final $3,000?

Two amazing and generous businesswomen donated $500 each today. This means $7,000 has been raised towards the AU$10k goal and only AU$3,000 (US$2500) is needed before midday 30th June AEST for this Trust Group to start.

I've adjusted the Chipin on the right to reflect their donation. Will you help me on the home stretch?

25 x $100 donations?
100 x $25 donations?

Will you be part of this?

More details on my blog or email wonderwebby at gmail dot com

Thank you!

I want to thank you for your generosity. In a little over a day these funds will go towards a project against poverty. Together we have raised AU$6k for a AU$10k Trust Group Microfinance program. You can read more details about this on my blog.

Your support is appreciated in helping me to raise the remaining AU$4k (US$3,500) so this program can begin straight away.

Every dollar counts and I'm grateful for each gift - from a $3 donation in Calcutta to $10 from the UK and $100 from someone in Australia - each donation makes a difference!

Thank you so much for giving and being part of this life changing program

@wonderwebby

This ChipIn is all about raising money for Opportunity International Australia so that a community in the Philippines (up to 30, mostly women) can receive business loans, training and support over a 2 year cycle. This will enable them get out of poverty. Once their loans are repaid your donation is recycled to fund another business loan for someone living in poverty through Opportunity's programs.

You might enjoy these slides which include links to the online fundraising activities held so far and pictures of Opportunity's clients. There is only 1 week to go so please give generously before June 30th.

Donations made by Australian residents are tax deductible. Thank you for your kindness.

This is exciting. AU$5k has been raised - that's 50% including your pledges and cash donations.

Just a reminder that if you prefer to use Paypal to donate using Australian dollars, you can do so <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6038925">here.</a>

Or if you prefer to direct deposit you can email me at wonderwebby at gmail.com

Thank you for helping to change lives of women currently living in poverty! Fundraising for this Opportunity International Trust Group in the Philippines ends June 30th.

About Microfinance and Trust Groups
A few stories from women in Trust Groups

A quick update...

With less than 24 days to go and a target of AUD$10k to reach for a women's microfinance project in the Philippines, I've had a few cash donations and pledges which brings the total amount raised to AUD$4,637 - that's nearly 50%! Wow!

Please keep the donations coming - I only need 1000 people to donate US$4 - the price of drink - by clicking the orange Chipin button on the right and together we will change the lives of up to 30 women currently living in poverty, so that they can set up small business and be trained over a 2 year Trust Group program run by Opportunity International Australia.

Thank you for helping to make a difference!

If you would like to make a difference to people living in poverty, you can help by making a donation towards this project - even $10 helps towards this microfinance program which helps to provide incomes for families currently struggling to feed, clothe and educate their children.



All funds will go towards an Opportunity International Trust Group microfinance project in the Philippines - a two year program providing business loans and training so that the poor can start small businesses. You can read Cynthia's story on page 33 in this ebook to learn about how your donations can make a huge difference.

Australian Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Thank you for being part of this non profit project to create opportunities for those currently living in poverty.

Many thanks to over 30 contributors who have helped me to raise AU$4,000 so far, towards the AU$10,000 goal to create an Opportunity International microfinance Trust Group in the Philippines. I am really humbled and grateful for your contributions, which have ranged between $10 and $100 each. Thank you! Thanks also to the companies who have donated - Seek Volunteer donated AU$500 and Incentive House has made a staggering total donation of AU$1900. Wow.

Now just to explain why the widget doesn't say $10,000.
Unfortunately the donation widget you see on the right only displays in US dollars, not Australian dollars, and of course the dollar fluctuates. The total I am raising is AU$10,000 before 31st June, which typically equates to anywhere from US$6,500 to US$7,500. When you make a donation here using Paypal or credit card, it goes directly into my PayPal account. Some people have made donations using my bank account details and you can email me at wonderwebby at gmail dot com if you prefer to donate this way.

Thanks once again for your support of women living in poverty. Every donation makes a difference!

I'm currently coordinating an eBook about some great women making a difference using technology, due for release (for free!!) at the end of May. Some Australian companies have been making donations towards this project as a result! More updates to come :)

How amazing! Thanks to the generous support of so many individuals around the world nearly AU$4,000 has been raised for this important project. And now there are 12 weeks left to raise the remaining AU$6,000! So what's it all about?

The funds raised here willcreate microloans and a 2 year program to empower between 15 to 30 (mostlywomen) entrepreneurial poor in an impoverished community in the Phillipines. The TrustBank is established in a community where over half theresidents are living below the national poverty line (typically $1-2 aday.)

In addition to the loan the funding provides enterprisedevelopment services, including training in business and managementskills, social and community issues such as health, sanitation andcommunity participation - and personal development. The members meeteach week to make their repayments, discuss issues relevant to theirbusinesses and personal lives, and receive business training andmentoring.

I am raising the funds for Opportunity International Australia as a formal (volunteer) ambassador until June 31st 2009. Thank you so much for your incredible support and for helping to make a difference! This will change lives!