Muhammad Yunus

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Muhammad Yunus born?June 28, 1940
2. Where was Muhammad Yunus born?Chittagong, Bangladesh
3. What is Muhammad Yunus known for?Pioneered modern microcredit and founded Grameen Bank
4. What is the academic background?Economist with a PhD from Vanderbilt University
5. What is the major accolade?Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006
6. Who is Muhammad Yunus?Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist who started Grameen Bank, a bank that gives tiny loans to poor people so they can start businesses.

Microcredit: The provision of very small loans to impoverished individuals or groups who lack access to conventional banking services.
Social Business: A non-loss, non-dividend company designed to address a social problem through business strategies.
Financial Inclusion: The availability and equality of opportunities to access useful and affordable financial products and services.