The B-School and Social BusinessToday’s turbulent economy has underscored the fact that capitalism isn’t perfect. Even when capitalism is functioning well, there are chronic problems of hunger, poverty, homelessness, malnutrition, economic disparity, pollu...
The former President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam today visited Grameen Bank to meet with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. It was his first stop during his three day visit to Bangladesh.During the hour-long meeting, Professor Yunus briefed Dr Kalam on the a...
Salt Lake City, UtahMuhammad Yunus and Gayle Ferraro watch scenes from her documentary about opening a branch of his Grameen Bank in New York City with 500 women borrowersA social entrepreneur is someone who solves a societal problem with a novel solution that benefits ...
"For most of my adult life, I have been an advocate for women and children and families both here in the United States and around the world. Way back in the early 1980s, I read about a man named Muhammad Yunus, and called him up and asked him to......
Watch Video>>The global economic crisis can be an opportunity for positive social change, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus said during a speech honoring former South African President Nelson Mandela. ......
Johannesburg
"Creating a New World: A Dream or a Reality?"
by Muhammad Yunus
A very good afternoon to everyone.
I am deeply honoured and privileged to be invited to deliver the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture here in South Africa. I have been to South Africa many time...
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2006
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006, divided into two equal parts, to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace can ...
It was around 2:50pm, when someone from the Norwegian television channel called me. He told me that the peace prize will be announced within 10 minutes and requested me to hold the line because whispering went on outside the room that I was going to win the Nobel Peace....
On Dr. Muhammad Yunus Being Awarded the Nobel Peace PrizeStatement From The Office of President Bill Clintonfrom www.clintonfoundation.org
Hillary and I first met Muhammad Yunus when I was Governor, and he inspired us to create a micro-finance program in Arkansas based...
