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Qiu’s ingenuity preserves the livelihoods of an entire community.

When a drought threatened the livelihoods of Qiu’s fellow villagers, she stepped up to help. With a microfinance loan, she dug a well and sold the water to those who needed it in her community.

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By the Numbers

Grameen Foundation is building large-scale, easy-to-replicate, sustainable solutions that make a difference in the lives of poor families globally. The following facts and figures demonstrate the impact of our strategy to fight global poverty.

  • 9.4 Million...
    ...of the world's poor have been helped by our MFI partners, allowing them to begin their journey out of poverty.
  • More than 1 Million...
    ...microloans have been generated through our Growth Guarantee program. (Figure estimated based on average loan size.)

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The Ingenuity Fund Challenge is a way for individuals like you to make an impact on ending the cycle of poverty faced by millions around the world by tapping into your own ingenuity and creativity. Participate >

Where We Work

Grameen Foundation works to reach the world's poorest people across four continents.
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