Capacity to Believe in Yourself
The capacity of human beings to believe in themselves can move mountains.
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel laureate, founder of Grameen Bank, pioneer of microfinance, fighter against poverty.
All moments: Muhammad Yunus
- A Just World — Muhammad Yunus
We can't have a just world if we only look after the rich. We must include the poor.
- History of Microfinance — Muhammad Yunus
I started with small money in my pocket. But it changed the lives of millions.
- Business as Social Solution — Muhammad Yunus
Business is the best way to solve social problems. Profit should not be the only goal.
- Credit as a Human Right — Muhammad Yunus
Credit is a human right. When you give credit to the poor, they don't want to beg anymore.
- Poverty Violates Human Dignity — Muhammad Yunus
Poverty is a violation of human dignity. It is not a natural state.
- Women as Agents of Change — Muhammad Yunus
Women are the strongest force for change. When we give credit to a woman, she feeds her family and community.
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