Microfinance Pioneer Muhammad Yunus Speaks at U.Va.

Microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus speaks at the University of Virginia, sharing a central message that in working together we can change the world. Mr. Yunus established Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, reaching out to people traditional banks don't deem creditworthy. Grameen Bank now serves more than 8 million people through 'microloans' totalling about $1 billion a year.




Mr. Yunus received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. In August 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama presented him with the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Muhammad Yunus visited the University of Virginia at the invitation of Gowher Rizvi, a longtime friend. Mr. Rizvi is vice provost for international programs at the University of Virginia.

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[sadayen]

Our beloved Muhammad Yunus is in danger.

He is being harrassed and hunted by the corrupt and vindictive Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Please come to his support and raise your voice.

[thesedmaister]

Much inspiring!

[RajakarSLAYER]

@repsol2010 He is a very humble man. He will go anywhere to promote social business model

[chokoboy0]

so practical ....amazing lecture......

salut to u MR. Yunus

[ekokekok]

Great lecture. It was just great. 

[repsol2010]

Mr Yunos Its a great man. But I am just wondering,some of his lecture are in the develop country. Like philippines, especialy in Mindanao, He will come and lecture ask????I dont think so?He promoted a social business.

[RaySquirrel]

His story about how he tried to get the banks to lend to poor people is something that would have Kafka rolling over laughing.

Muhammd Yunus should give this speech in front of the US Congress.

[sridharsanthosh]

what a personality he is! the most ideal of the 20th century! his concept is the dawn of a peaceful world for the next generation. my salutations to this greatman!!