Poverty Violates Human Dignity
Poverty is a violation of human dignity. It is not a natural state.
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.
- Capacity to Believe in Yourself — Muhammad Yunus
The capacity of human beings to believe in themselves can move mountains.
- 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.
- 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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