Since 1992, The Organization for the Poor Community Advancement (OPCA) is founded upon a steadfast belief in the inherent strength and potential of individuals within a nation. We firmly assert that people are the architects of their own destinies, and their empowerment is paramount for the progress of a society. OPCA is dedicated to the conviction that, through education, training, community organization, and capacity building, these individuals can emerge as pivotal contributors to national development.
Strengthen the capacity of marginalized communities to improve their own livelihoods and claim the rights they're entitled to — through programs shaped by need, evidence and rights, not by tradition.
More about OPCACollateral-free group loans that put working capital directly into the hands of rural entrepreneurs.
Learn moreLoans, training and veterinary linkage for poultry, livestock and homestead farming.
Learn moreVocational and enterprise training that turns a loan into a durable livelihood.
Learn moreCommunity health sessions, nutrition awareness and safe water and sanitation support.
Learn morePreparedness, early-warning awareness and post-disaster recovery support for a cyclone-exposed coastline.
Learn moreLegal literacy, rights awareness and leadership support for women members.
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Read storyEvery taka is tracked against a member passbook and a named program. See how a donation moves through OPCA's system.