Epic challenges to end extreme poverty
Join Team Opportunity
Team Opportunity is calling adventure seekers to participate in extraordinary running, climbing, and hiking events worldwide. Opportunity International’s endurance challenge program is designed to connect passion with action. We want you to join us in epic challenges that will build awareness of global poverty and the power we each have to be a solution; raise money for Opportunity's mission; and offer a life-changing experience for you in the process. Even better—your efforts will help power incredible transformation for women living in extreme poverty in Malawi. Whether you’re an accomplished athlete or just getting started, our team provides the resources and support to help you achieve your training and fundraising goals—let’s do this!
Endurance Challenges
Mount Kilimanjaro ClimbJuly 2024Registration Closed
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on a 14-day trip starting in Tanzania summiting the largest free-standing mountain in the world and highest mountain in Africa at 19,340 feet, followed by an Insight Trip to meet the Opportunity participants in Malawi whose lives you’re changing through your efforts.
NYC MarathonNovember 3, 2024
5 runners will take to the streets of New York in one of the most anticipated and iconic annual sporting events in the U.S. Learn more about each runner here!
Grand Canyon HikeSpring 2025
Avid hikers will take on the iconic Rim to River 17-mile trek during this 2-day adventure into one of the greatest U.S. National Parks, filled with unbelievable views from a vantage point that few will ever get to experience.
Start an Online Fundraiser
Not ready to take on a Team Opportunity challenge, but still want to use your passion and creativity to raise money for Opportunity’s clients? You can now start an online fundraiser by doing something you love to do and supporting Opportunity’s mission at the same time in just 4 easy steps:
1. Choose Your Activity: Pick a milestone like a birthday or anniversary to celebrate, or you can do anything you love like walk in a race, go on a bike ride, or paint a masterpiece!
2. Set Up Your Fundraiser: Create a fundraising page on opportunity.org/fundraiser.
3. Spread the Word: Share your page with friends, family, and colleagues. We give you templates for texting, emailing, and posting on social media to make your fundraising easy.
4. Have Fun & Make an Impact: Enjoy your activity and know that every dollar raised helps in the fight against global poverty.
Join Us
Be part of something bigger than yourself when you join Team Opportunity! Don’t miss your chance to become a founding member of the team. If you’re interested in learning more or speaking with a real human, give us your info and we’ll reach out to you!