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Grameen Bank: Muhammad Yunus

President Obama Awards Muhammad Yunus 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom

Prof Yunus and Alex Counts GF President Alex Counts described the award ceremony as “a moment when any American, and any person, who wants the world to be a better place could feel proud.” More

GF Supporters: Journey to Morocco

Never Too Young to Make a Difference

Three FONDEP Clients A high school senior learns how GF partner FONDEP and microfinance have changed the lives of borrowers in Morocco. More

Connect with GF: World without Poverty Blog

GF Blog Named one of “Top 50 Social Entrepreneur Blogs To Watch in 2009”

EvanCarmichael.com lists top organizations that “have the burning desire to create ‘social value’ and develop long-term solutions.” More

Bankers without Borders® : Volunteer Story

Volunteers Serving Poor Entrepreneurs Through GF’s Bankers without Borders® Initiative

BwB Volunteer in Ghana Since its inception in 2008, Bankers without Borders® has leveraged over $2 million in pro bono and skill-based service projects. More

Reader's Voice: Congratulate Muhammad Yunus

Join us in congratulating Muhammad Yunus!

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is this nation’s highest civilian honor and recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the United States, world peace and culture. When Dr. Yunus received his award, he joined a distinguished group of individuals that includes Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please join us in sending congratulations to Dr. Yunus. We will present all these congratulatory notes to him.

Congratulate Dr. Yunus!

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Grameen Foundation Enewsletter   End of Summer Issue 2009   Grameen Foundation E-newsletter  About us  <a href="http://ga4.org/ct/87AdOe41yXHf/" title="http://ga4.org/ct/87AdOe41yXHf/">http://ga4.org/ct/87AdOe41yXHf/</a>  In this issue  *  President Obama Awards Muhammad Yunus 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom   *  GF Blog Named one of "Top 50 Social Entrepreneur Blogs To Watch in 2009"   *  Never Too Young to Make a Difference  *  Volunteers Serving Poor Entrepreneurs Through GF's Bankers without Borders® Initiative                              Get Involved  Donate Now  <a href="http://gfusa.convio.net/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=1040&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&1040.donation=root" title="http://gfusa.convio.net/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=1040&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&1040.donation=root">http://gfusa.convio.net/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=1040&DONATION_LEVEL_I...</a>  Volunteer  <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/get_involved/volunteer_initiatives/" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/get_involved/volunteer_initiatives/">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/get_involved/volunteer_initiatives/</a>     Grameen Bank: Muhammad Yunus  President Obama Awards Muhammad Yunus 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom  Prof Yunus and Alex Counts GF President Alex Counts described the award ceremony as "a moment when any American, and any person, who wants the world to be a better place could feel proud." More  <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/medal_of_freedom/" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/medal_of_freedom/">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/au...</a>     GF Supporters: Journey to Morocco  Never Too Young to Make a Difference  Three FONDEP Clients A high school senior learns how GF partner FONDEP and microfinance have changed the lives of borrowers in Morocco. More  <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/never_too_young/" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/never_too_young/">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/au...</a>   Connect with GF: World without Poverty Blog  GF Blog Named one of "Top 50 Social Entrepreneur Blogs To Watch in 2009"  EvanCarmichael.com lists top organizations that "have the burning desire to create 'social value' and develop long-term solutions." More  <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/social_entrepreneur_blogs/" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/social_entrepreneur_blogs/">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/au...</a>  Bankers without Borders: Volunteer Story   Volunteers Serving Poor Entrepreneurs Through GF's Bankers without Borders® Initiative  BwB Volunteer in Ghana Since its inception in 2008, Bankers without Borders® has leveraged over $2 million in pro bono and skill-based service projects. More  <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/bwb_volunteers/" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/august_2009/bwb_volunteers/">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/enewsletter/au...</a>    Reader's Voice: Congratulate Muhammad Yunus  Join us in congratulating Muhammad Yunus!       The Presidential Medal of Freedom is this nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the United States, world peace and culture.  When Dr. Yunus received his award, he joined a distinguished group of individuals that includes Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, Jr.       Please join us in sending congratulations to Dr. Yunus.  We will present all these congratulatory notes to him. <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php</a>  Congratulate Dr. Yunus! <a href="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php" title="http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php">http://www.grameenfoundation.org/yunus_book/wpmessages.php</a>  To unsubscribe from this newsletter please visit: <a href="http://gfusa.convio.net/site/CO" title="http://gfusa.convio.net/site/CO">http://gfusa.convio.net/site/CO</a>     Powered By Convio  <a href="http://www.convio.com/poweredby" title="http://www.convio.com/poweredby">http://www.convio.com/poweredby</a>