Endorsements

Read what some of the most influential people in economics, microfinance, and social development have to say about the work being done by the Opportunity International Network, of which OI China is a part:

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Special Advisor to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People: 

“Look at how microfinance efforts like Opportunity International are changing the lives of the poor because it is practical, targeted, and makes sense."

Professor Muhammad Yunus, Founder and Director, Grameen Bank, Bangladesh and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner:

"I am very impressed by the work Opportunity International is doing...it's the kind of work we need globally. We hope they get the support they deserve..."

HRH The Princess Royal, Opportunity International United Kingdom Patron since 1998:

"Having seen for myself the way that small loans can help to transform poor people's lives, I would strongly encourage others to consider this as a way of helping marginalized communities around the world. The Opportunity clients and their families that I have met have reaped important benefits from their loans in terms of their living conditions and day-to-day life. What is equally exciting to witness, however, is the obvious confidence and sense of pride that has developed in those who've transformed their own lives by their own efforts. Opportunity International's work is about providing ever greater numbers of those living in poverty with the chance to do the same. I'm delighted to offer my continuing support to help in this endevour." 

Hernando de Soto, Peruvian economist and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People:

“Through its microenterprise development programs, Opportunity International combats global human suffering at its root cause—poverty. Opportunity is opening doors to economic, social, and spiritual transformation that were once closed to many of the world’s poorest people.” 

Dr. Tony Campolo, Professor Sociology Emeritus at Eastern University:

“Opportunity International has started what could be called ‘The Mustard Seed Conspiracy.’ They are building the Kingdom of God by helping to create hundreds of small businesses and cottage industries that the poor of the world can own and run themselves. What better way is there to carry out Christ’s mandate to help the poor…I have seen firsthand the good work done by Opportunity International and know that hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created by its efforts.”

Dr. Martin E. Marty, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, author of more than 50 books, and winner of the National Book Award and National Humanities Medal:

“I'm cheered by a group called Opportunity International, which is a microeconomic venture that put more than 600,000 people around the world to permanent work last year…They give me tremendous hope, as do the people they provide with small business loans; 98 percent repay their loans, which inspires me.”