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Grameen Foundation was founded in 1997 to help the world’s poor address their own unique needs. We believe that all of us desire to improve our lives, and that all of us – even the poorest among us – can reach our full potential if we are given access to the right tools and information.
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Grameen Foundation Mission
"To enable the poor, especially the poorest, to create a world without poverty."
"To enable the poor, especially the poorest, to create a world without poverty."
Founder Tells the Story of Grameen Bank
Grameem Values
In all our work, we embrace and draw inspiration from our rich Grameen Bank Heritage. Our core values are:
- We seek to empower the world’s poor, especially the poorest women
- We hold ourselves and our partners accountable for transparency and measurable results, including social and financial performance
- We champion innovation that makes a difference in the lives of the poor
- We first seek to form partnerships with those who can advance our mission before acting alone
- We respect, invest in and promote local social entrepreneurs and local ownership
- We honor the voice, professionalism and integrity of our staff and volunteers
Grameen By the Numbers
Throughout their 15-year history, Grameen has put millions of opportunities into the hands of the poorest people in the world. Here is a sampling of just some of their many successful outcomes:
9.4 Million......of the world's poor have been helped by our MFI partners, enabling them to begin their journey out of poverty.
More than 1.2 Million......new borrowers have received microloans because of their Growth Guarantees program.
$225 Million......in local currency has been leveraged through the Growth Guarantees program to support microfinance programs for 28 poverty-focused organizations in 13 countries .
More than 200,000......poor, rural farmers have been helped by more than 1,100 Community Knowledge Workers (CKWs) in Uganda.
22% higher prices......were earned by farmers who had access to a CKW, compared with those who didn't, while these farmers' knowledge levels rose by 17%.
Leaders of over 270 anti-poverty programs…...have improved their strategy for meeting the needs of the poor by turning to real, objective poverty data from the Progress out of Poverty Index®, a simple poverty measurement tool available in 46 countries.
More Than 100,000 hours......have been contributed by more than 700 Bankers without Borders®volunteers in 600 projects worldwide -- a contribution of in-kind services worth $5.5 million.
9.4 Million......of the world's poor have been helped by our MFI partners, enabling them to begin their journey out of poverty.
More than 1.2 Million......new borrowers have received microloans because of their Growth Guarantees program.
$225 Million......in local currency has been leveraged through the Growth Guarantees program to support microfinance programs for 28 poverty-focused organizations in 13 countries .
More than 200,000......poor, rural farmers have been helped by more than 1,100 Community Knowledge Workers (CKWs) in Uganda.
22% higher prices......were earned by farmers who had access to a CKW, compared with those who didn't, while these farmers' knowledge levels rose by 17%.
Leaders of over 270 anti-poverty programs…...have improved their strategy for meeting the needs of the poor by turning to real, objective poverty data from the Progress out of Poverty Index®, a simple poverty measurement tool available in 46 countries.
More Than 100,000 hours......have been contributed by more than 700 Bankers without Borders®volunteers in 600 projects worldwide -- a contribution of in-kind services worth $5.5 million.
Grameen Microfinance Business Development
Grameen BankSocial Benefit Business Models
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