Originating from one of the least favored countries in the world, Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus ignited an amazing, silent revolution that touches the fate of millions of people and sparks the interest of economic and political leaders around the globe.
His bank, Grameen, lends money to the most deprived individuals, to those who provide no guarantee for the repayment of their debts - neither from their families nor from their assets - and who have been completely rejected by traditional institutions, while even a minimal loan would restore their courage and dignity to rebuild their lives.
Today, Yunus's method is impressively successful not only in his country, where more than 10% of the population benefits from his loans (and the overwhelming majority are women) - with a repayment rate of over 90% - but also in fifty-seven other nations, including the USA, China, South Africa, and France. Many organizations worldwide are inspired by his principles and are developing them.
Here is the autobiography of this extraordinary person, who, through his activities and thoughts, transcended economic, political, and religious prejudices and succeeded in imposing his belief. To conquer poverty, it is not enough to announce gigantic plans; we must also financially support the first link in the economic chain: the human being - and revitalize hope within them.
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