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Banker to the Poor: The Extraordinary Story of Muhammad Yunus and the Microfinance Revolution

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Banker To The Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty

by Muhammad Yunus

4.7 out of 5

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Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist and social entrepreneur who founded the Grameen Bank, a microfinance organization that has provided small loans to millions of poor people, mostly women, in Bangladesh. Yunus's work has helped to lift millions of people out of poverty and has inspired microfinance programs around the world.

Banker to the Poor tells the extraordinary story of Yunus's life and work. Yunus was born in a poor village in Bangladesh in 1940. He went on to study economics at Dhaka University and then at Vanderbilt University in the United States. After completing his studies, Yunus returned to Bangladesh and began working as a professor of economics at Chittagong University.

In 1976, Yunus was inspired by the plight of the poor women in his village. He realized that these women were trapped in a cycle of poverty because they did not have access to credit. Yunus decided to start a bank that would provide small loans to these women so that they could start their own businesses and lift themselves out of poverty.

Yunus's bank, Grameen Bank, was founded in 1983. Grameen Bank has provided loans to more than 9 million poor people in Bangladesh, and has helped to lift millions of people out of poverty. Grameen Bank has also inspired the creation of microfinance programs in more than 100 countries around the world.

Banker to the Poor is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, economic development, or the power of individual actions to make a difference in the world. Yunus's story is an inspiration to us all, and his work has made a real difference in the lives of millions of people.

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"Banker to the Poor is a powerful and inspiring story of how one man's vision can change the world. Muhammad Yunus is a true pioneer in the field of microfinance, and his work has helped to lift millions of people out of poverty. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world."

- Bill Clinton, former President of the United States

"Banker to the Poor is a beautifully written and inspiring book. Muhammad Yunus is a visionary leader who has shown us that it is possible to end poverty. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the power of microfinance and the importance of social justice."

- Bono, lead singer of U2

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Banker To The Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty

by Muhammad Yunus

4.7 out of 5