In Guwahati Assam at the launch of the North East Small Finance Bank with Shri Ratan Tata, Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and MD Rupali Kalita. An Opportunity International Australia partner for 10 yrs, NESFB now helping 521,000 families out of poverty. #FinancialInclusion

10 yrs ago Opportunity International Australia decided to back #microfinance in India’s north east. On Sunday Shri Ratan Tata launched North East Small Finance Bank NESFB which is helping 521,000 families out of poverty by responsible financial inclusion. telegraphindia.com/states/north-e…

At the launch of the North East Small Finance Bank with Shri Ratan Tata, Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and MD Rupali Kalita. An Opportunity International Australia partner for 10 yrs, NESFB now helping 521,000 families out of poverty. #FinancialInclusion

Former premiers hope for a more 'positive lens' smh.com.au/politics/nsw/f… via The Sydney Morning Herald

How Fintech Is Transforming Microfinance. I talk with Wharton Business School. knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-is…

Doesn't get tired ...

.Opportunity International’s Robert Dunn: Availability of digital tools is “dramatically changing” microfinance not only by improving access to credit but also remittances, savings, insurance and pensions. knlg.net/2BZCEab

Sir Ronald Cohen notes: ‘I would like to set out a new destination’ where all companies measure #impact of inputs and outputs - impact weighted accounts, with UN Development task force. Finding ways private sector can connect on SDGoals #PowerOfImpact

David Blood's #PowerofImpact keynote shows a key principle of the #ImpactRevolution in action:"We never saw sustainability ESG as a sacrifice to returns, but rather an enhancement to returns" - and that now is the time to take responsibility and shift focus.

Why should fund managers make investment decisions for a better world, as well as just risk based return? Because this will lead to better investment decisions. And, ultimately, because millennial investors will demand it. #ImpactRevolution #PowerOfImpact

Using impact investment to make the world better involves taking on truly difficult challenges. Just been held spellbound by VP Al Gore. Despite the IPCC report, he remains optimistic that we can change and will change. As long as we act now to save the planet. #ImpactRevolution

Jeanine Drummond, Harbour Master of Newcastle and Port Authority, wins the DCN Women in Shipping and Maritime Logistics Award. Superstar!

Our brilliant panel from Opportunity International Savings & Loans Ltd SINAPI ABA and @UgandaBank spoke with our Patron today highlighting the importance of the Opportunity International hand-up for the most vulnerable as they fight to protect their families and jobs @OI_Opportunity

Talking this morning on ABC TV Weekend Breakfast (News Channel) on violence against women. .:15am

ABC TV back to 8:40. About stopping violence against women.

Opportunity International provides small loans to to women in India to help them escape #familyviolence, explains CEO Robert Dunn

Today is #HumanRightsDay. Violence against women and girls is a human rights issue, not a women’s issue. We must say 'no' to violence against women and girls #StandUp4HumanRights #16days bit.ly/2AY46TK

‘Opportunity International Australia supporters are changing the world! Because of you, thousands of families in Asia can live lives free from poverty. They now have choices, the opportunity to make decisions, the tools to reach their true potential. Thank you.’ Robert Dunn bit.ly/2kQDNou

As we celebrate #IWD2018, let’s #pressforprogress on closing the gender gap, particularly across economic & education opportunities. Let’s empower women and girls to reach their potential, thrive,’ Robert Dunn, Global Executive Director Opportunity International bit.ly/2FybtDP

“I’m optimistic but this is a long game. Gender empowerment and gender inclusion in #education is not a switch you can flip. It’s a process and it’s an engagement strategy that necessitates underlying cultural change." Nathan Byrd #genderlens x.com/EduByrd/status…