Liesel Pritzker Donates $4 Million to Opportunity International to Help Expand Microfinance Services in Africa

"The most profound lesson that I have learned is that the term 'poor' is a grossly inaccurate way to describe the spirit of the people that I've met. Behind every statistic is a person: a mother, a father, a child," she said. "I know I'm not the only one that wants to see actual change and transformation for Tanzania. YAO seeks to engage the energy and passion of this generation with sustainable solutions to poverty. We've grown up being aware of the need to make a difference in our local communities, and now, through technology, we have greater access to more information and the ability to create positive change in the wider world."