Press Release Archives

11/09/2009

Grameen Foundation to Honor Richard S. Gunther with Susan M. Davis Lifetime Achievement Award

Grameen Foundation, a global microfinance and technology organization, has announced Richard S. Gunther as the 2009 recipient of its annual Susan M. Davis Lifetime Achievement Award.

11/02/2009

Actress Yeardley Smith Donates $1.14 Million to Support Microfinance

Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on the award-winning animated television series, The Simpsons, has joined the ranks of microfinance’s most generous and visionary...

10/27/2009

Grameen Foundation Launches New Online Campaign to Expand Support for the World’s Poorest

Ingenuity Fund Will Inspire Advocates to Engage Networks, Support Fight Against Global Poverty

10/21/2009

GF Prepares to Launch New Web Site and Campaign to Celebrate Ingenuity

On Tuesday, October 27, Grameen Foundation will launch a new online awareness campaign – the Ingenuity Fund.

10/19/2009

USAID Launches Partnership with Grameen Foundation

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Grameen Foundation today announced a new private-public partnership to support local currency financing to microfinance institutions...

10/15/2009

Grameen Foundation Expands Technology Program for Poor Farmers in Uganda

Community Knowledge Worker Initiative Provides Vital Information Link to Improve Agriculture

10/09/2009

La Fundación Grameen nombra a Director Ejecutivo Regional para las Américas

Ayudará a los esfuerzos para ampliar el acceso a las microfinanzas y la tecnología

10/09/2009

Grameen Foundation Appoints Regional CEO for the Americas

Will Help Lead Efforts to Expand Access to Microfinance and Technology