Long live Grameen Bank. Let the power of poor women prevail. Muhammad Yunus bankgrameenlive Change image and share on social
Poverty is the absence of all human rights. The frustrations, hostility and anger generated by abject poverty cannot sustain peace in any society. Muhammad Yunus abjectabsenceanger Change image and share on social
I founded Grameen Bank to provide loans to those considered traditionally unbankable. Grameen Bank works with the poorest and often illiterate, providing uncollateralized micro-loans for tiny business enterprises by which they can lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Muhammad Yunus bankbusinessconsider share on social
What we are trying to do is to create a social business in Bangladesh, a joint venture to create restaurants for common people. Good, healthy food at affordable prices so that people don't have to opt for food that is unhealthy and unhygienic. Muhammad Yunus affordablebangladeshbusiness share on social
Today, the concept of business is to make money. Making money is the name of the business. Muhammad Yunus businessconceptmake Change image and share on social
Human beings are much bigger than just making money. Muhammad Yunus beingbighuman Change image and share on social
We developed microfinance to fight loan sharks - I was telling people don't go to loan sharks - not trying to take advantage and make money for myself. I would be a junior loan shark if I did... It is not a panacea. Muhammad Yunus advantagedevelopfight share on social
Good economic theory must give the people the chance to use their talents to build their own lives. We must get away from the traditional route where the rich will do the business and the poor will depend on private or public charity. Muhammad Yunus buildbusinesschance share on social
The moment you say microfinance everybody wants to help you. Muhammad Yunus microfinancemoment Change image and share on social
