2002 Hero Report: Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Grameen Bank

Dear Dr. Yunus,

Congratulations on being honored by the Stone Soup Leadership Institute with their first Mahatma Gandhi Award. As you know, I have long been an admirer of your work and inspired by your innovative and generous spirit. From the time Hillary and I first heard of the millions of micro-credit loans you made through your bank to poor people in Bangladesh, I knew that you were onto a new way of life to lift lives, widen the circle of opportunity, and replace the cycle of poverty with the dignity of work. As you receive this meaningful award, you can take great pride in knowing that your efforts have made a real difference in countless lives and will continue to be felt for many years to come -- and you deserve all the accolades you get. Hillary and I hope you had a wonderful award ceremony, and we send you our best wishes for your continued success and happiness.

Sincerely, Bill Clinton

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