Economic Opportunity

RESULTS supports programs that help people work and move out of poverty. In the U.S., we advocate for fair tax policy, programs that help families make ends meet, and solutions to the racial wealth divide.

Since the 1980s, RESULTS has been a leading advocate for microfinance programs in low-income countries around the world. Today that work extends to focus on the 400 million people worldwide facing the pernicious conditions of ultra-poverty.

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For 20 years, RESULTS hosted the Microcredit Summit Campaign, which helped drive the massive scale-up of access to microfinance for people in poverty, while identifying innovative pathways to transformative financial and social inclusion. Learn more!

New international aid negotiations reach final phase

Far from the limelight, global leaders are on the cusp of striking a historic and unprecedented financing deal for spurring pandemic recovery through the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA).

November 22, 2021 | Economic Opportunity

Remembering Rep. John Lewis

The country lost a giant in the fight for civil rights, racial justice, and the end of poverty with the death of Rep. John Lewis. We’re committed to fighting for a future that is worthy of his legacy.

Lots to Celebrate in Final Government Spending Bills

Before the holidays, Congress reached an agreement on spending bills and taxes and sent two packages to the president for signature. The good news is that the December 2019 deal includes an additional $239 million for global health programs and billions for housing assistance. And while the final package did not include critical expansions of tax credits for low-income workers and families, your hard work laid a strong foundation – including some bipartisan momentum – for when taxes are discussed again.

Standing against cuts in funding for Central America

As part of the global health and development community, RESULTS has grave concerns about the Administration’s proposed policy to suspend foreign aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in response to the current border crisis.

June 25, 2019 | Economic Opportunity | Global Child & Maternal Health | Global Education

Write to the media about the hidden cost of this tax plan

When your senators are home for the Thanksgiving break, what will they see when they pick up the local paper? Let’s make sure it’s a clear message from you to reject the harmful new tax bill.