The Princess Royal’s International Opportunity

Members of the British Royal Family are incredibly active in support of a huge number of charities around the world. These charities are driven by the hard work of self-sacrificing volunteers and staff, and their efforts benefit greatly from the support of their Royal Patron.

I recently had the privilege of interacting with one of those charities, Opportunity International, during a recent visit by Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) to the US. And this charitable organization is impressive and creative.

Opportunity International works around the world, providing microfinance loans, training, and support that empowers 10 million people working their way out of global poverty. Here’s how it works. An entrepreneur in a developing nation applies for a micro-loan. The organization invests in the entrepreneur’s business, and the business owner makes payments back to the organization.

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