Our Impact

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.

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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Zhi Yun Fu, China

Zhi’s duty to help her family becomes her chance to realize her own dream.

Zeinab, Egypt

When Zeinab’s husband fell ill, microfinance was the ticket to her family’s survival.

Yibeltal Tadele, Ethiopia

To expand his business, Yibeltal takes a two-and-a-half-hour trip—on foot.

Rakesh Dubey and Anup Sing, India

Before becoming leaders in fighting poverty, Rakesh and Anup had to walk in the same pair of shoes.

Razya Banu, India

Microfinance inspires Razya to dream of building a new home for her family.

Qiu Zhenqing, China

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

Nasriyah, Indonesia

Microfinance helps Nasiryah regain hope after losing her business to the tsunami.

Li Suxia, China

The business Li builds today provides an education for her son tomorrow.

Ibu Zubaidah, Indonesia

Ibu Zubaidah is lucky to have the chance to rebuild her business—she’s even luckier to have her life.

Ibu Samsariah, Indonesia

Microfinance helps Ibu Samsariah dream of a better life—even after the tsunami threatened to take it away.

Ibu Emina, Indonesia

After losing her business, microfinance gives Ibu Emina the courage to start over.

Hong Guling, China

Microfinance empowers Hong to build her business and keep her family out of the cold.

Ibu Erlina, Indonesia

Microfinance gives Ibu Erlina new hope after she loses everything.

Dr. Shafiq Dhanani, Indonesia

Growth Guarantees open bank’s eyes to the possibilities of microfinance.

Dieula Calixte, Haiti

Dieula’s snacks provide her the income she needs to survive.

Comfort Azelima, Ghana

With microfinance, Comfort turns her unique skill into an income-generating opportunity.

Bosede Ogunleye, Nigeria

Bosede perseveres through abuse to build a better life for herself and her family.

Take Action

Join the Ingenuity Fund Challenge

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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